March 11th, 2026Support Available Now For Mortgage Stress In Victoria

With possible increases to the cash-rate front of mind for Victorians, the state government is delivering support here and now.

Minister Staikos visited Mortgage Stress Victoria today – Australia’s only free service exclusively dedicated to supporting people in mortgage stress to maintain secure housing.

The service – which received $4 million in the Victorian Budget 2025/26 – hosts a team of lawyers, social workers and financial counsellors who provide free advice to Victorians experiencing mortgage stress.

The government’s investment will expand Mortgage Stress Victoria’s free services from May 1.

The changes mean households with an income of up to $90,000 will be able to access the free legal and financial support – up from $75,000 currently.

Mortgage Stress Victoria can help at any stage of mortgage stress, from situations in which payments are up to date to those in which there are court orders for repossession of a home.

The service started as a pilot in Melbourne’s western suburbs and before being expanded statewide in 2022.

For more information call 1800 572 292 or visit mortgagestress.org.au.