If you need to speak to someone about the impact your job situation is having on you and/or your family, reach out to a service listed in the Looking after yourself section below.
Support is available
The Australian Government provides a wide range of supports and services for any worker who loses their job.
Immediate assistance is available to all retrenched workers to help you find a job, access training or help you decide on your next steps.
Below is a list of the type of supports available to help you find work as quickly as possible.
Information session
The Australian Government will deliver an information session to highlight the free supports and services that are available to help you find a new job, access training and get financial advice.
| When is the session? | 2pm – 3pm (AEST), Tuesday 8 July 2025 via Microsoft Teams |
| How can I access the information session? | A link to the session and instructions to join have been shared with the administrators McGrath Nicol, who will share with employees. The session will be recorded.
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| Who can I contact if I have questions about the information session? | Please email the Retrenchments team at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations on retrenchment@dewr.gov.au. |
Fair Entitlements Guarantee
The Fair Entitlements Guarantee, or FEG, is a scheme the department administers which pays outstanding entitlements to workers after the liquidation or bankruptcy of their employer. To confirm if you may be eligible for FEG, please refer to the FEG Eligibility fact sheet.
Financial assistance and advice
| Financial assistance | Australian citizens, holders of a permanent visa or holders of a protected Special Category Visa who are older than 22 and below the pension age may be eligible for income support payments. * a copy of your Letter of Termination (or Consultation Letter) and your last payslip will be required. | Apply online or call: 132 850 |
| Financial Information Service | Services Australia’s free Financial Information Service (FIS) is available to everyone. | Call: 132 300 |
| Financial Counselling | If you feel concerned about your financial situation, speak with a financial counsellor as soon as possible. | National Debt Helpline Mob Strong Debt Helpline, for Indigenous Australians |
| Emergency relief support | The Australia Red Cross provides limited emergency relief to people on temporary visas who are experiencing financial hardship and vulnerability. | Emergency relief support for temporary visa holders | Australian Red Cross |
| Information in your language | Read, listen to or watch information in your language about Service Australia payments and services. | Information in your language - Accessing our services - Services Australia |
Looking after yourself
| Health and Wellbeing | Losing your job can be a difficult time. Talk to someone about taking care of you and your family’s mental health. | Beyond Blue |
| Support for young people | Mental health support for young people aged 16-25 years. | Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation Call: 1800 650 890 |
Help with finding work
| Advice for anyone that has lost their job | Information and links to redundancy information and services available to anyone experiencing retrenchment. | What’s Next? |
Free support with:
| Workforce Australia is the Australian Government’s employment service. If you have been retrenched and have a legal right to work in Australia, you and your partner can access immediate support for up to 3 months before and up to 6 months after your retrenchment date. You don’t need to be eligible for Income Support payments to access this support. | Find a provider – Workforce Australia Enter your location and filter to “Workforce Australia Employment Services” to find a Provider near you. |
| Support for people aged 45 years and over | Personalised assistance and practical support with job searches and applying for a job, identify your existing skills and how they can transfer to a new job or industry. Build your confidence, improve your computer skills, and identify the job opportunities in your local area. | Career Transition Assistance |
| Job support for young people aged 15-24 | Support for young people aged 15-24 to find work (including apprenticeships and traineeships), training and local community services. | Transition to Work |
| Job support for people with disability | A Disability Employment Service (DES) Provider can help you find suitable work. | Job Access Call: 1800 464 800 |
| Employment Services National Customer Service Line | Call or email if you need help with finding a Provider or have questions about programs or services. | Call: 1800 805 260 Email: NationalCustomerServiceLine@dewr.gov.au |
Information about resumes, job applications and interviews
| Resume tips | Learn how to create a resume that shows how your skills and experience suits the job. | Resume 101: What needs to be in them (and what stays out) - Workforce Australia Online learning module |
| Write a cover letter | Learn how to write an effective cover letter that will get you noticed. | Writing a cover letter – Workforce Australia Online learning module |
| Tailoring job applications | Find out about the different ways that employers recruit and how to apply for jobs correctly. | Job applications 101: What goes into one and what it says about you – Workforce Australia Online learning module |
| Prepare for a job interview | Prepare for job interviews by practising responses to common interview questions. |
Other helpful resources
| Mature Age Hub | Information on services and supports specifically for mature aged workers looking for work or wanting to upskill. | Mature Age Hub |
| Search job vacancies | Search Workforce Australia’s current job vacancies. | Workforce Australia for Individuals – Job Search |
| Changing careers | Help with identifying careers or jobs that match your skills and experience | Job Switch |
| Training and job options | Advice on looking for work, finding training or exploring other job options. | Your Career |
Contact
For any enquiries about employment supports and programs and other services, please email the Retrenchments team at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations on retrenchment@dewr.gov.au.
Please consider any personal or sensitive information you include, as it may be shared with another government agency or authorised parties.