Iv asked befor and got no answers, nothing but judgement.....
My partner may be going to jail.
What resources on the mid north coast nsw, are there to help people who's partners are sent to jail to help them adjust financially and emotionally. Support in finding new housing, help breaking rental leases and so forth.
No judgement please
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Your husband's legal team and Centrelink would be the best place to start.
A. His lawyer should be able to point you in the right direction for any support services specifically for these circumstances (should such services exist).
B. Centrelink will be able to assess your eligibility for things like Single parent pension, jobseeker, family tax benefit, rent assistance. They will be able to assign you a job search provider - if you're not working currently you probably will need to (or at least be looking for employment) should your husband go to jail. They will also be able to have you speak with a social worker.
You can also utilise the assistance of charities and food banks. I would also look into emergency housing, applying for public housing and looking into your temporary accommodation options such as caravan parks, cabins, camp grounds or even if staying with family or friends could be an option.
It will be the same steps you’d take if you separated from your partner.
See a counselor they will be able to connect you with services local to you. Sorry you're going through this!
I think if you aren't working you will likely get FTB A and B, single parenting pension (if child under 8) or jobseeker if over that age, plus rental assistance.
Until you get on your feet, if you only have one child, I would look at share accommodation classifieds.
You and your child can share a room temporarily, until you get a job etc.
Speak to a social worker at Centrelink if you need.
Where i live, if you happen to have a serious MH condition, for example bi-polar and are manic or in hospital, they often can transition you from hospital to their long term accommodation. They also allows kids to stay there.
Maybe your area has similiar?
I would start with calling your agent, see what your options are re breaking the lease.
With the rental crisis, they will be able to quickly find another tenant, I don't think you'll have any issues there.
Then I would call your job provider, stop fighting the system and see what they have available.
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/services/adults/Pages/hasi.aspx
May be worth a try?
I agree it is the same steps involved in separating. As soon as it happens go to Centrelink and let them know the changes. Speak with a social worker and let them know he is already there and you have no money to pay for bare necessities. Speak to the real estate and ask what the options are. They can direct you on that. It will be a struggle but it is all on you for now and until. Good law abiding people don’t got to jail leaving their families with nothing. I’d hope you would reassess who you choose as a life partner. In saying that you can’t change it now but you can move ahead full steam and solo providing for yourself and kids even if they are 1/2 his. Accept any support offered but just know this will be your new normal. You got this. This comes from a mum who’s child’s other parent served jail time. I hear you. It is unfair but no one is jailed without just cause. You and kids deserve better.