Red Cross – Assistance to Temporary Visa Holders
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Viktor Ovcharenko
Visa holders may be eligible for Red Cross Safety Net support if they:
- are in Australia on a temporary visa
- are in urgent financial hardship
- cannot access Centrelink, Medicare or similar services
- have no income, savings or other financial support (including from family overseas).
Further visa information is available on the Red Cross website
Viktor Ovcharenko
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