StepUp Loans South Australia – Small Low Interest Loans

The StepUP program is no longer available – Learn about other loan options here.

Unexpected expenses can pop up at any time and can be a serious cause of financial stress. Knowing where to get help with a genuine small loan can be difficult. Getting a low cost loan can be difficult, fortunately through StepUp, borrowers can access up to $3000 at a very low cost. This loan is designed for low income earners and those who do not qualify with banks and don’t want a payday type loan.

These loans are provided on a non-for-profit basis through Good Shepard Microfinance in partnership with the NAB.

Loan Details:
Loan size: $800 – $3000
Interest rate: Fixed rate at 5.99% p.a.
Period: set term up to 3 years
Costs: No fees

 
Loan Uses:
Loans are to be used for everyday household needs and not entertainment or debt, examples include:

– White goods such as a washer/dryer, oven, fridge, etc
– Essential Furniture
– Computer/Laptop
– Vocational education
– Medical and dental expenses
– Second-hand cars or vehicle repair

* if you are in need of a loan to pay for bills, there are other free bill assistance programs available.

Eligibility Criteria
– Centrelink recipients accepted (must have a Pension or Healthcare Card or be collecting Family Tax Benefit A).
– Earn less than $35,000 a year after tax
– Must be able to prove length of residence in current home, you will need a minimum of 3 months.
– Credit check required

How and Where to Apply in South Australia (SA)
There are five StepUp loan providers in SA, and they are located in the Adelaide area. Simply contact your nearest StepUp office by enquiring online or calling.

Office Locations and Contact Details

UnitedCare Wesley Bowden
730 Marion Road
Marion, SA 5118
Phone: 08 8245 7100
Open: Tuesday – Thursday

Uniting Communities
10 Pitt Street
Adelaide, SA 5000
Phone: 08 8202 5180
Open: Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm

UnitedCare Wesley Bowden
77 Gibson Street
Bowden, SA 5118
Phone: 08 8245 7100
Open: Tuesday – Thursday

Good Money Salisbury
56-58 John Street
Salisbury, SA 5118
Phone: 08 8406 8800
Open: Mon – Fri 9:30am to 4:30pm

UCare Gawler Inc
Tod Street
Gawler, SA 5118
Phone: 08 8522 4522
Open: Mon, Tue, Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm

*If you are not near any of the above locations, contact the national line on 13 64 57 to arrange alternative borrowing options.

Review Other Financial Assistance Programs Below:
Find other financial assistance programs, there are numerous other social services like non-profits that can help with bills, rent, food and small cash loans or grants. If you dealing with financial hardship, there are options available to help improve your situation.

Bill Smoothing – A highly effective budgeting tactic used by utility companies but can be used across all bills. This helps keep monthly expenses at a low manageable amount and avoids large one off bills like rego.
Advanced Payment – For those collecting Centrelink benefits, this allows you to access a portion of your future payments to pay for current needs.
Financial Counsellors – For any general or serious financial issues, counsellors can assist. They have the ability to provide professional advice on all situations. They also have strong partnerships with most financial aid programs to help. There are numerous office located throughout SA.
Centrelink Loans – If you are in a situation that requires cash, there are a range of responsible lending providers that help Centrelink recipients. Loans range from $100 to $4000 depending on lender and need.
Other Loan Options – In addition to the above, there are a range of other loan options for low income earners. This includes, bad credit, emergency, unemployed, single parent and more.