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Keep the electricity on at Leo's home in Melbourne

A disconnection notice for electricity arrived and Leo needs $950 before December.

🇦🇺 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia2,919 views
Leo Jones
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Melbourne
The electricity account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless I pay $950. I have never been late before July's medical emergency. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $160 first, which I don't have. I live with two young children, and going through the cold months without electricity isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home. I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $950 goes: • Utility arrears: $660 • Reconnection and late fees: $105 • Down payment on a payment plan: $185 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Leo
due date
2026-11-08
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Leo

  1. Update from Melbourne: I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Carter S. Hart

    Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Bogor.

    • Carlos F. Guerrero

      hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      • Emer Brown

        take care. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Sheffield so I could bring a meal. Take care

        • Gabriel J. Joyner

          So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Kota so I could bring a meal. Take care

          • Ruan R. Ngcobo

            a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My neighbor in Awka donated after I showed her your page.

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