Have you tried putting up an ad with your phone number at the bottom on local noticeboards for odd jobs? I see these all the time for things like lawnmowing/gardening, babysitting, typing, etc. and people have always pulled off at least half of the phone numbers on the bottom. This could help bring in a little bit of money until you find something more permanent. Also my DP would recommend going into Centrelink and using their resources to help you get a job if you can.