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 $2000 for essential goods and services. Repayments are made fortnightly through Centrepay or other nominated source.

What can I use a NILs loan for?

• Household items like appliances, whitegoods & furniture

• Car repairs

• Medical, dental, wellbeing and life event expenses

• Technology like a phone, or tablet (up to $1000 limit) and all other electronic devices

• Education expenses like fees or uniforms

• Employment expenses like licenses or equipment

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 at an affordable amount. Repayments can be made using Centrepay - a free bill-paying service that makes deductions from your Centrelink payments.

Loans are paid directly to the supplier and can not be used to for cash, debt, food, bills or rent arrears.

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

1. Download and complete the NILS Checklist

2. Phone us: Give us a call on 9480 8200

3. Meeting: Bring your documents as found on the checklist

4. Assessment: We look at all the details

5. Outcome: We phone you and agree on repayment terms