“They are helping me,” she said.
“They provide food for me and then they help me with rental payments and things.”
A survey conducted by the Refugee Council of Australia has revealed the coronavirus recession has caused an increasing number of asylum seekers to become dependent on emergency relief providers.
The findings show this has led to reported increases of 300 to 400 per cent in demand from asylum seekers for the support services.
Refugee Council of Australia policy director Rebecca Eckard said the economic toll of the coronavirus crisis was especially high for asylum seekers in precarious financial situations.
“The pressure of paying rent and all of their bills, having enough money for food and medication is all just piling up,” she told SBS News.
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When Nadia got a call from her boss in March, as COVID-19 shut down much of the hospitality industry, she knew she was about to face one of the biggest challenges of her life.
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A survey has found 70 per cent of asylum seekers in Australia who rely on charities for support are skipping meals
Charities say demand for services is increasing
Melbourne doctor Gillian Singleton says she has seen asylum seeker families suffering nutritional issues while living in the community
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