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.