Below is a list of everyday necessities services, including secondhand clothing shops, emergency relief, soup kitchens, safe computer and Wi-Fi access, and government support. If you cannot find local everyday necessities services for your area, you can find a list of state and national everyday necessities services at the bottom of this page.

Australian Government – Services Australia

Support through payments and services while you are looking for work or doing approved studies to help you find and keep a job.

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Albany Service Centre

Services staff can help you with:

  • Medicare
  • Centrelink

Services you can access using self-service terminals:

  • Medicare
  • Centrelink
  • Child Support
  • My Aged Care
  • Department of Veteran Affairs
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Albany Public Library

The Library has 14 computers for public use. Access is free for a standard 30 minute session. Staff can offer limited assistance in using the computers and this is subject to demand.
 
Printing and photocopying services are also available on a self-service basis.
The Library also offers free Wi-Fi access. Wi-Fi is available daily from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Users are limited to 2 hours or 500mb of data per session.
 

 

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AccordWest – Emergency Relief

Emergency Relief services are here for you in your time of need and will provide you with help such as:

  • Support so you are able to remain connected with home utilities
  • Assistance to help pay for medical bills or prescriptions
  • Material aid and goods to help with day-to-day living
  • Transport assistance such as bus, train or fuel vouchers
  • Access to ongoing support services including financial planning, mental health and drug and alcohol support.
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