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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, Australia2,920 views
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
Updates from Leo
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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Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Bogor.
hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
take care. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Sheffield so I could bring a meal. Take care
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
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