New Zealand’s COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights) | Vaccination and New Zealand’s COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights) – click here for more information. |
Help while self -isolating and urgent need | 1. Local Food Bank Family Services Directory website 2. Migrant Action Trust – Maya Henderson | Project Officer (M) 027 229 3502 or email: info@migrantactiontrust.org www.migrantactiontrust.org Provide the following details: Ø Name Ø Contact details (phone or email) Ø Suburb or Address (full address needed if we are to deliver aid directly) Ø Visa Status Ø Refugee background (yes or no) Ø Number of people in household Ø Number of children in household Ø Reason for hardship 3. Low income or on a benefit: Work and Income may be able to help you pay for food Ø You don’t have to be on a benefit to qualify for this help Ø You don’t have to pay the money back Details: Work and Income eligibility urgent food costs |
Food Delivery | 1. For those in self isolation or who have no other way to access food, the Student Volunteer Army has a Grocery Delivery Service. https://shop.sva.org.nz/ 2. My Food Bag OR Hello Fresh 3. Supermarket delivery: Countdown OR New World |
Help while self -isolating | COVID Support: Work and Income 1. money for urgent costs, like food and groceries, essential items, medicine or bills that are higher than usual, like power. a. Help with essential costs |
Financial | 1. Work and Income 2. http://www.workandincome.govt.nz 3. Ministry of Social Development (to apply for Work and Income online) 4. https://my.msd.govt.nz/ 5. 0800 559 009 (MSD General Line) 6. 0800 552 002 (MSD Seniors 65+) 7. 0800 88 99 00 (Studylink Students) 8. 0800 512 337 (MSD’s support line for people self-isolating). 9. Covid-19 Financial Support Tool Use the financial support tool |
Mental wellbeing helplines | Ø Family Services 211 Helpline 0800 211 211 — for help finding, and direct transfer to, community-based health and social support services in your area Ø Youthline — call 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz Ø Lifeline — 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) Ø Depression and Anxiety Helpline — 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions. Suicide Crisis Helpline — 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) |
Senior People | Anyone can call Age Concern New Zealand on 0800 65 2105 to get advice and support |