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No Interest Loans (NILs)

Grant Closes: Ongoing Value: Up to $3,000 Run By: Good Shepherd Further Information: https://goodshep.org.au/services/nils/

No Interest Loans (NILs) are 0% interest and with no fees or charges. Submit your quote with your application and NILs will pay it straight to the supplier / vendor. Loans cannot be used for cash, bills, debts or rent.

Borrow up to $2000 for essentials such as appliances or furniture, car repairs, a new computer or laptop, or medical, dental or vet expenses. Borrow up to $3000 for bond on a new rental property or for recovery from a natural disaster.

Eligibility

  • have a Health Care Card / Pension Card
  • OR earn less than $70,000 (before tax) as a single
  • OR earn less than $100,000 (before tax) if you have a partner or dependents
  • OR have experienced family or domestic violence in the last 10 years
  • AND you have lived at your current address for a minimum of three months
  • AND you can show you can afford to repay the loan (Centrepay and direct debit available)

No Interest Loans are offered by more than 170 local community not-for-profit organisations in over 600 locations.

Last Updated: 18th of July 2025
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