As Sri Lanka's economic crisis worsens, Australians are desperate to get family over for 'a bit of relief'

Rizan Rizvi (right) has brought his sister (far left) and his mum (back left) to Sydney for three months to get some relief from the crisis in Sri Lanka.  (Supplied)

Power outages for six to eight hours a day, waiting in queues for several hours for groceries, petrol and medicine – hoping there will be enough supply at the end of the line.

This is what everyday life looks like for Rizan Rizvi's family in Sri Lanka as the country faces its worst economic crisis in more than 70 years.