No Interest Loans (NILs)

What is NILs?

0% interest and no fees or charges, EVER

Washing machine broken down? Unexpected car repairs? Car registration due? Need a new laptop for work or school?

No Interest Loans (NILs) provide individuals and families on low incomes with access to safe, fair, affordable loans of up to $2,000 with no fees and charges applied.

How much can I borrow?

Borrow up to $2,000 for essentials such as:

  • Household items like appliances, whitegoods and furniture
  • Car repairs and registration
  • Medical, dental, wellbeing and life event expenses
  • Technology like a phone or laptop
  • Education expenses like fees or uniforms
  • Employment expenses like licenses or equipment

Am I eligible?

  • I hold a Health Care / Pension Card
  • I have experienced Family or Domestic Violence in the last 10 years
  • I can show that I have the capacity to repay the loan
  • Before tax, I earn less than $70,000 annual income as a single, or less than $100,000 annual income as a couple or people with dependants

We are currently at capacity and unable to accept any new NILS applications. We will reopen and begin accepting applications again on the 7th October 2026