Life Without Barriers is one of two national providers of the Australian Government’s Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS), delivering tailored, short-term support to people seeking asylum based on their individual needs."

Getting support for yourself or someone else

Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or on behalf of someone else, our dedicated team are here to help you. You can contact us by phone, email or our simple webform to determine eligibility for support. We also have interpreters readily available if needed.

NISS_SRSS_Intake@lwb.org.au
1800 414 232

Broad support for people seeking asylum

We work closely with people seeking asylum to provide individual support that helps to build confidence and independence. Supports offered through SRSS include:

  • Financial support

    We help people with accessing financial support

  • Accommodation

    We help people secure safe and stable housing

  • Health care

    We help people access healthcare including mental health services

  • Case management

    We provide casework support and management

  • Education support

    We help people get their children into school

Who we provide support to

Life Without Barriers supports people seeking asylum in Australia by helping them apply for services while they await resolution of their immigration status. Specifically, we support people who hold a bridging visa and have lodged an application for protection, who are:

  • Are unable to support themselves

  • Can provide evidence of hardship

  • Are engaged with the Department of Home Affairs to resolve their immigration status

For more details on eligibility, visit the Department of Home Affairs.

Immigration support with a trauma-informed lens

Life Without Barriers is the first settlement provider globally to be certified in CARE model – an evidence-based, trauma informed model developed by Cornell University. This means our team work with and alongside people seeking asylum to build confidence and competence on the path to supporting themselves. Learn more about the CARE model.

Fostering social inclusion through community sport

Life Without Barriers has partnered with Dynamo Melbourne FC, Australia’s most multicultural football club, to offer dedicated social football sessions for people seeking asylum and resolving their immigration status. Find out more about this novel approach to supporting asylum seekers.

Need support?

Do you need help for yourself or someone else? We can help you find out if support is available. If you need an interpreter, we can provide one.

NISS_SRSS_Intake@lwb.org.au
1800 414 232