Maria is a single parent of three children under 7 - help us after a house fire

Since a house fire in February, I'm now raising three children under 7 on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a dental nurse 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. Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown. Where the $1,050 goes: • Rent top-up: $610 • Course fees and exam costs: $220 • Groceries and school meals: $220 If you're reading this, thank you. - Maria