Anne Urquhart MP
Member for Braddon
REVIEW TO ENSURE A STRONG FREIGHT FUTURE FOR
TASMANIA
The Albanese Labor Government is ensuring more Tasmanian households can access emergency
relief with a $5.7 million funding boost for the state.
Shared across 10 Commonwealth funded Emergency Relief providers, this additional funding means
more Braddon households doing it tough can access the essentials including supermarket, petrol,
pharmacy vouchers as well as food parcels and toiletries.
Local providers can also connect people with other support services, like financial counselling or
mental health support, to help them navigate tough times.
The organisations benefiting from this funding include:
- St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania
- Youth, Family and Community Connections Incorporated
- Wyndarra Centre Incorporated
This represents a 35 per cent increase in annual emergency relief funding for Tasmania until 2030,
taking the Albanese government’s total investment across the state to almost $18 million under
new grant arrangements which commenced 1 October 2025.
This funding builds on the Albanese Government’s 25 per cent boost to food relief and financial
wellbeing funding to help Aussies navigate tough times.
More information on Emergency Relief, including how to find a provider, is available on the
Department of Social Services website.
Quotes attributable to Anne Urquhart MP, Federal member for Braddon:
“The Albanese Labor Government’s investment will help Braddon residents doing it tough access
the essentials. Whether that’s supermarket, petrol or pharmacy vouchers, or practical items like
food parcels and toiletries.”
“Our local service providers know their communities better than anyone, and this support also
helps them connect people with financial counselling, mental health services and other programs
that make a real difference during hard times.”
“This increase in funding is about backing Tasmanians and making sure no one is left behind.”
Quotes attributable to Krista Mills, General Manager Wyndarra
“Wyndarra sees firsthand the increasing number of individuals and families in Circular Head who
are struggling with the rising cost of living. We are seeing growing demand for assistance with food,
fuel, essential household items and everyday living expenses.”
“Emergency relief is often the first step in helping someone regain stability. Through this support,
we are also able to connect people with longer-term assistance such as housing services, financial
counselling, and wellbeing supports that strengthen outcomes for individuals and families.”
“As a locally based organisation, Wyndarra understands the unique challenges faced by our rural
community. Additional investment in emergency relief strengthens our ability to respond quickly
and ensure people can access timely, compassionate support close to home.”
“We welcome this commitment to supporting Tasmanians and remain dedicated to ensuring that
no one in our community is left without help during difficult times.”
26 February 2026
