Grocery Voucher - $20

A young family in Canberra is facing severe hardship after a major house fire in late 2024 destroyed all their belongings, vehicles, and essential items. With no insurance and required to keep paying full rent on the smoke‑damaged home, they suffered a total financial loss. They now rent for $750 per week, with an $80 increase they cannot afford, placing them at high risk of homelessness. The primary earner’s hours as a support worker have been cut due to NDIS funding changes with his participants, and chronic knee issues limit capacity to take on more work. The family carries over $34,000 in debt and can no longer meet basic living costs. They have a newborn baby and a teenager, and despite seeking help from housing services, legal avenues, and community supports, they continue to fall through the gaps. Any assistance with essentials, baby items, or financial relief would provide critical stability during this crisis.