I am in my 7th day of quarantine after coming back from a short trip to NZ during which the mandatory quarantine period was announced. I cannot work until the period is over, and it’s unlikely I’ll be able to return now as non-essential services are being closed.
I’ve applied for Sickness Allowance through Centrelink but haven’t heard anything, and it’s only valid for the period of my quarantine.
I live week to week, and have a chronic condition (Crohn’s Disease) and currently only have enough to support myself for another week.