Purpose

This Policy is being tabled as it is the 3 year review and we are seeking approval.

Decision

ORDERED that the Executive approve

1. The refreshed Welfare Support for Residents in Financial Crisis Policy which included the following minor changes:

a)    Additional payment methods, making it easier and faster for payment to be made.

·         Allowing payment via text message to send funds direct to a resident’s bank account. In addition, e-vouchers can be provided through text messages or emails to a resident with a voucher code which can be redeemed at a supermarket of their choice.

b)    A refresh of the language and some minor amendments to the policy.

c)    Alignment to the Corporate Welfare Strategy