The federal government has announced it will provide more than $10 million in additional funding to Emergency and Food Relief providers, in the wake of recent floods and cost of living pressures.
"The Albanese Labor government is committed to helping those in need and ensuring there are appropriate services in place to support that," Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said in a statement on Sunday.
"This additional funding means 84 Emergency Relief providers can continue helping Australians when they need it most, providing vouchers, food and clothing parcels, as well as referrals to other services."
About $7.4 million will be distributed to 84 Emergency Relief providers across NSW, Victoria, and Tasmania impacted by flooding.
A further $2.8 million will be shared between Food Relief providers nationally.
The allocation of funding is in response to a recommendation by the National Coordination Group.
"We have acted immediately to ensure this support is there. We have also taken the step to provide one-off funding to our national food relief providers," Ms Rishworth said.
