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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Riley's family in Geelong

A cut in working hours left Riley short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Geelong, Victoria, Australia1,882 views
Megan Day
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Geelong
When the warehouse closed in May, Riley fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $3,650. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, the family must leave. There are two young children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Riley has started working extra hours at a market stall, and is applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent. Where the $3,650 goes: โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $290 โ€ข Rent arrears (3 months): $2,800 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $560 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2025-07-17
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Sending good thoughts, Megan. Your post was clear and honest.

    • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Riley?

      • Megan DayOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Geelong I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

    • Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Brisbane.

      • Ashwin G. KrishnamurthyVerified organization

        Keep going, Megan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

        • Wishing you peace, Megan. Hope you get there!

          • Take care. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

            • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Riley.

              • Megan DayOwnerAnswer

                It's all in the list in the story. utilities in arrears is the big one at $290, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.

            • sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Mumbai!

              • Michael CruzPhoto verified

                sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                • Good luck. Shared this with my family. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Quezon City.

                  • Sharmila Sharmin KhatunAddress verified

                    Wishing you the best, Megan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

                    • Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

                      • Keep going, Megan. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                        • Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Jakarta.

                          • Annelie F. MabasoPhoto verified

                            Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                            • Hope it all works out, Megan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                              • Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Manchester

                                • Stay strong. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                                  • Josiah CarpenterPhoto verified

                                    Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Comilla

                                    • hope it all works out, Megan. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Mwanza

                                      • Wishing you peace, Megan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

                                        • Puja Puja DuttaID verified

                                          Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

                                          • Shared this with my family. Take care

                                            • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 17 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Geelong.

                                              • hope things get better soon, Megan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Geelong

                                                • Sending love, Megan. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

                                                  • Everly L. TillmanPhoto verified

                                                    Sending good thoughts, Megan. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Johannesburg this morning

                                                    • Sending love, Megan. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

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