Financial counselling and legal support

• Are you paying your rent, but struggling to afford other living expenses?
• Is your rent more than 30 per cent of your income?
• Are you having legal trouble with your rental home?
• Are you behind in your rent and can’t catch up?
• Are you at risk of becoming homeless?

What is rental stress?

Rental Stress happens when a person’s rent is unaffordable, making it hard for them to pay for other things they need.

Help is available for Victorians who are having trouble paying for rent and other living costs.

AV can help with rental stress

We can help private renters who are experiencing rental stress by:

	Providing legal advice
	Helping you understand your financial situation
	Providing tips and tools to help you manage your money
	Helping you arrange payment plans and negotiate with creditors
	Referring you to other services such as housing and advocacy

Sometimes it’s hard to know whether your problem is a financial or a legal issue, and it could be both. Our financial counsellors or legal experts will be able to determine which service will be most helpful for you or work together to help you resolve the matter if required.

For more information, call Anglicare Victoria on 1800 992 495.

Please note that the AV Rental Stress Program does not provide direct financial support, pay for rental arrears, damage to property or rental bonds.