Back on our feet: Axel and three children under 9 in Albany

After my partner leaving in February, I'm now raising three children under 9 on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by May, but I need to bridge the gap until then. Some weeks I skip meals so my children can eat. I have never asked anyone for help like this before, and I'm doing it for them. Once I finish my course, I'll pay it forward. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $5,200 goes: • Rent top-up: $2,050 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,400 • Groceries and school meals: $870 • Course fees and exam costs: $880 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.