To date there has been much concern that Temp visa holders impacted by the effects of COVID19 do not have access to Government support.
The Red Cross has announced on its website that it will be receiving funding from the Australian Government for the next six months to deliver emergency relief and casework support to temporary visa holders who have no way to support themselves and who have urgent needs.
Who is eligible?
Visa holders may be eligible for Red Cross Safety https://www.redcross.org.au/news-and-media/news/help-for-migrants-in-transition