How do we live like this
My name is Kristy Vallely (the founder of The Imperfect Mum blog. www.theimperfectmum.com.au
This fundraiser is for the Mum who wrote in to
The Imperfect Mum Community for help:
Her name is Kathryn Gollan, her connection to this story is that she wrote the following post of her current financial position and we’re raising money for.
https://www.facebook.com/Theimperfectmum/posts/370672959272697
This money will be deposited into this Imperfect Mum (who wrote in) bank account.
We have a Accountant ( Rachelle Nowland)
volunteer her time to
help her sort out her financial circumstances
moving forward.
https://www.findex.com.au/office/west-wyalong
Heres her story:
How do we live
What can I do?
I honestly don't know what I can do. Covid has ruined our lives. My husband was receiving jobkeeker but ATO placed a review on his payments. We haven't received a payment for 3 months and we are drowning.
I am working but my pay covers our bills- rent (real estate refuse to make any discount) elextricty, gas, phone - I have called them all to prolong payment, I make a small payment each fortnight towards the growing debts.
This week I have 5 cents to our name. I havent eaten in a couple of days, trying to save food where we can for the kids, their lunch boxes are so bare. We have sold whatever we can to help get by. I considered cutting the internet off but I need it for work. Phones I have reduced to lowest PLANS.
The ATO can't give us a time frame. They can't get me in touch with anyone. They can't give me a email address to send bank statements to (sole trader and proof of income prior March). They say they have escalated our request for a faster review. But so far no progress.
I cut the mold off the bread for the kids lunches today. I feel sick with worry. Husband is totally withdrawing from family and I can see he's struggling. I can't even afford to get him to a doctor.
What is out there that can help? I have visited local church and they have given food vouchers. But I'm totally at a loss.
Any tips to make food last longer or killer recipes that work out dirt cheap to make? Any recipes or ideas greatly appreciated.