Benefits and payments

We can help in lots of different ways and situations.

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Not working (Link 1)

If you've lost your job or can't work at the moment, you may be able to get a benefit or some other financial help from us. It depends on your situation.
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Urgent or unexpected costs (Link 3)

If you have an urgent cost or get an unexpected bill, we might be able to help, even if you're working.
living expenses

Help with living expenses (Link 5)

If you're struggling to pay your living costs, eg, accommodation, school costs, power, we might be able to help, even if you're working.
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Senior services (Link 7)

We're here to support people as they age, to be happy, healthy and valued

Relationship changes (Link 1)

If you've had a relationship end, it can be a very stressful time. We may be able to help in a number of ways.

Health and disability (Link 2)

If you have a health condition or disability there are a number of ways we may be able to help.

Carers (Link 3)

If you're caring for someone else, we may be able to help you depending on your situation.

Children (Link 4)

There are lots of costs involved with raising children. We may be able to help you with some of them depending on your situation.

Moving to New Zealand (Link 5)

If you're moving to New Zealand (NZ), you may be able to get help from us. It depends on your situation.

Fixing past payment errors (Link 6)

We've found errors in some people's past payments which means we may owe you money. This includes Accommodation Supplement and Special Benefit.

Emergencies (Link 7)

If there's been an emergency event, we may be able to help, even if you're not on a benefit.

16-19 year olds (Link 8)

We offer a number of services for young people to help improve skills through education, training, work or other related activities.

Benefits and forms (Link 9)

See a full list of our benefits, rates and forms.