Grocery voucher - $50
Bereaved family of 5, lost their father who was main income earner to multiple myeloma 1 year ago.
Father of 5 young children (ages 5, 7, 11, 13 and 14) passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in December 2023, after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in July 2023.
Father previously worked as a cultural officer at a school and did not have any leave entitlements to access, He would busk with his didgeridoo to make extra money for the family so that they never went without essentials.
The family are struggling to survive off only Centrelink payments and to make ends meet and pay for necessary bills. Now that the father has passed, Centrelink payments have reduced, as well as additional earnings, and mother is struggling to support her 5 young children week-to-week (both financially and emotionally).