Housed a few months ago-need a fridge-fortitude valley-
background of my situation:
Hi everyone,around Christmas I moved into a place on my own after a stint of homelessness (dv + fucked rental market and dodgy landlords) Since then I've been unable to get myself a fridge and I have chronic ilness so it's hard to manage without.
So far I've tried-vinnies,salvos,valley hearts,Wesley mission for advice as they only do food support,my support worker at 3rd space left and support worker at hart4000 failed to ever check up or communicate with me after dropping me here.Im not yet eligible for a nils loan yet because of the 3 months residence rules.I'm on DSP so trying to pay that back if even approved would potentially be difficult for something like a fridge.Ive also tried eBay,asked friends and neighbours.I don't drive and those around me don't either,there's no one to help me with picking up such an item or getting it up a couple flights of stairs (I was supposed to have ground level but it was accept less than ideal place or stay on the streets).I'm considering buying myself a cheap bar fridge but that would not be ideal and again no one to help me.
whinge aside,if anyone is able to offer any suggestions or help I'd be very grateful.
Posted Feb 26, 2026, 7:52 AM UTC