How it works

From first contact to funded in days

From application to support in as little as 24 hours. No bureaucracy, no judgment. Just practical help when you need it.

Apply

5 minutes

Tell us about your situation. We ask only what we need to understand how we can help. No lengthy forms, no unnecessary questions.

→Basic personal information
→Current employment status
→Nature of financial challenge
→What support you need

Review

Same day

A real person reviews your application. We look at your situation holistically, not just credit scores or income statements.

→Human-reviewed, never automated rejection
→We consider your full context
→Clarifying questions if needed
→Decision communicated directly

Support

24-48 hours

Approved support is paid directly to service providers on your behalf — keeping things simple and ensuring funds reach their intended purpose.

→Direct vendor payments
→Tailored to your situation
→Funds reach intended purpose
→Full transparency on use

Contribute

When you're ready

Once you're back on your feet, you're invited to contribute back. No pressure, no fixed timeline. Just when you can.

→Voluntary, not mandatory
→No set amount or deadline
→Helps fund future recipients
→Completes the cycle of support

Eligibility

Who we support

TEKVA is designed for working Australians facing temporary hardship. Here's what we look for:

You may be eligible if:

→You're an Australian resident
→Currently employed, between roles, or actively working toward employment
→Facing temporary financial hardship
→Willing to contribute back once recovered

Every application is reviewed individually. If you're unsure, apply anyway and we'll work with you. See types of financial help we provide.

Ready to apply?

The application takes about 5 minutes. We'll review it the same day. You can also explore our free financial hardship guides and hardship letter generator right away — no application needed.

Start your application