Emergency Relief

Emergency Relief

Assistance for individuals and families from migrant and refugee backgrounds facing financial crisis.
The MCNT is a funded Emergency Relief location, providing immediate financial relief to individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship. 

The Emergency Relief program is funded by the Australian Department of Social Services.

The MCNT will assess the applicant’s request for emergency relief in a fair and compassionate manner. Generally, the provision of emergency relief support is based on the nature, circumstances and immediate crisis faced by the applicant.

Our service is CONFIDENTIAL and with IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE as Food Vouchers.

  • What is Emergency Relief?

    Emergency Relief is delivered by community organisations to assist individuals and families with limited resources to address their basic needs in times of financial hardship. One-off immidiate relief service is available at MCNT in the form of Food Vouchers. Any other required assistance is assessed on the basis of the nature and circumstances of the crisis faced by the applicant.

  • Who is eligible?

    The Emergency Relief Program at the MCNT provides assistance for migrants and refugees who are experiencing  immediate and short term economic hardship.  If there is the need for an interpreter, this can be arranged with sufficient notice.

  • Do I need a referral?

    Applicants can refer themselves, but we also take referrals from other organisations.


    Emergency Relief appointments at the MCNT can be made by contacting on (08) 8945 9122

  • When is this service available?

    The service is available at the MCNT offices, Malak, during our office hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm (Monday to Friday). For our records, please ensure that you bring along your identification and visa documents to the appointment. 

  • What are the conditions?

    Funding for MCNT’s Emergency Relief Program is limited. Our food vouchers are a one-off service except in the most extreme circumstances, in which case the nature of the crisis will be assessed.


  • Is it possible to access other sources of Emergency Relief?

    Yes. You can access other forms of Emergency Relief from other agencies even if you have accessed MCNT’s Emergency Relief.   

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