The Victorian Government is providing a one-off $250 payment to all electricity account holders.Get help applying for this $250 payment at a special event. WHEN? Friday 29th July 2022Drop in […]
Support BANSIC’s Back to School assistance
The ongoing financial impact of the COVID 19 pandemic has been particularly severe for low income, disadvantaged families in the City of Banyule. This year, the Banyule Support and Information […]
Power saving bonus day – 2021
The Victorian Government is providing a one-off $250 payment to eligible households. This Power Saving Bonus payment is to help with energy bills. We are hosting a community event at […]
Assistance with school uniforms
Parents in crisis or financial hardship can now apply through BANSIC to receive assistance with school uniforms. Are you eligible? Your child must be enrolled at a State school in […]
Food Assistance over Christmas break
Council to homeless people have put together a list of places offering food assistance over the Christmas break. Please click on the following link to access this list.
Christmas Closing Dates
Closed for Christmas (24 December – 4 January) BANSIC will be closed for the holiday season from the 24th, December 2020 and will reopen on the 4th January 2021. The […]
Community Open Day at Shop 48 – Homelessness Week
Everyone is welcome at Shop 48 on Wednesday the 7th of August between 11am – 2pm. We’ll be hosting a Community Open Day, serving free hot soup and bread and […]
Support the Raise the Rate campaign!
The recently announced federal budget has left many of us disappointed. Those on low income will continue to struggle under this budget, as Newstart benefits remain woefully inadequate; further locking […]
National Housing Campaign – Sign the petition!
It’s becoming increasingly clear that unaffordable housing is a massive issue in Australia. Our housing system benefits property investors more than it does ordinary Australians who are just seeking the […]
Donate to Banyule Children’s Gift Appeal!
The Banyule Children’s Gift Appeal is an annual initiative that provides quality new gifts, toys and vouchers to local families experiencing financial hardship. Over many years the community has supported […]