Review of emergency and food relief services

An independent review of Commonwealth Emergency Relief and Food Relief programs was completed in 2022. It included perspectives of funded providers and people accessing services. 

The review considered how effectively the current system of Emergency Relief and Food Relief services and funding addressed the needs of clients, particularly in the context of challenges from the coronavirus pandemic and the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires. 

The review focused on the interactions between Commonwealth-funded Emergency Relief and Food Relief providers, the on-the-ground delivery of services, and referral arrangements, including the role of referral pathways for clients with multiple needs, to access holistic supports they need to build their long-term financial resilience and wellbeing.

Learn more about the review.