Single mother impacted by Storm event. Significant Family violence, severe financial hardship. Urgent home repairsrepairs
VIC Storms February 2024
GIVIT
Domestic & Family Violence
Woman resides in her home with her adult son unable to work due to mental health and trauma. She has experienced childhood trauma, complex trauma and Family Violence with her ex-partner. She has managed to sustain her work as a bus driver throughout many emotional and financial challenges. She is experiencing extreme financial hardship. Due to reduction in work hours and casual employment she has defaulted on her mortgage. As a result of the February 13th storm debris and a $4000 arborist bill, she has been unable to find the financial means to correct plumbing and septic problems which restrict her access to water. Resident has needed to access the local foodbank regularly, at times managing on one meal a day. Lack of finance for fuel has meant at times being unable to accept shifts at work. These conditions have significantly impacted her mental health. Assistance with food and fuel vouchers would free finances to restore the home to a more liveable.