Low Income Loans
There is never enough money to go around. And then the fridge breaks down, or the car.
The No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) provides people on low incomes with safe, fair and affordable credit.
No interest. No fees. No charges.
DIVRS can help you apply for loans of up to $1500 for essential goods and services such as:
Appliances like a fridge or washing machine
Car repairs
Medical costs
Home mobility aids like rails and ramps
Education essentials like laptops and books
Household furniture and repairs
To be eligible for a loan you must:
Hold a current health care card or be able to show that you live on a low income
Have lived where you are now for at least three months (some exceptions apply)
Have a suitable need
Be able to repay the loan
Repayments are made fortnightly over 12 months at an affordable amount. Repayments can be made using Centrepay - a free bill paying service that makes deductions from your Centrelink payments.
Loans cannot be used for cash, bond, rent arrears, debt consolidation, holidays or bills.
If you work for an organisation that helps people on low incomes, please get in touch. We can send pamphlets or organise an information session.
phone divrs: 9480 8200
How to apply
Download and complete the NILS Checklist
Phone us: Give us a call on 9480 8200
Meeting: Bring your documents as found on the checklist
Assessment: We look at all the details
Outcome: We phone you and agree on repayment terms