Tasmania is the first state government to announce one-off emergency relief payments for casual workers and people on low incomes forced to self-isolate. Individuals can receive $250 and $1000 for families forced to self-isolate.
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has prepared a $420 million stimulus package to support Tasmania as we tackle the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. One-off payments of $250 for individuals or up to $1,000 for families, for those who are required by Public Health to self-isolate as a result of the coronavirus.
This will be available to casual workers and those on low incomes. Funding for this measure will be uncapped.
Self-isolation requires an individual to stay home or in a hotel for 14 days with no outside contact. International travellers coming into Tasmania are also required to self-isolate for 14 days.
Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Eligibility
- This will be available to casual workers and those on low incomes. Funding for this measure will be uncapped.
- Includes those with a Health Care Card or a Pensioners Concession Card and those on low incomes who can demonstrate a need for financial support, including casual workers.
Links to Government Resources
FAQs
- Casual workers and people on low incomes.
- Individuals and families.
- Individuals can receive $250
- Families can receive $1000
Self-isolation requires an individual to stay home or in a hotel for 14 days with no outside contact.
International travellers coming into Tasmania are required to self-isolate for 14 days.
For Tasmania-specific information and updates, visit the Tasmanian Government Department of Health website at www.health.tas.gov.au/coronavirus and follow the Department of Health on Facebook at www.facebook.com/healthtas.
