Who can get it

You may be eligible if WA Health has told you to self-isolate or quarantine. They need to give you these directions for any of the following reasons:

• you have coronavirus (COVID-19)
• you’ve been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19
• you care for a child, 16 years or under, who has COVID-19
• you care for a child, 16 years or under, who’s been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19.

You may also be eligible if you're caring for someone who has COVID-19.

You must also meet all of the following:

• you’re at least 17 years old and live in Western Australia
• you’re an Australian resident or hold a visa that gives you the right to work in Australia
• you're unable to go to work and earn an income
• you have no appropriate leave entitlements, including pandemic sick leave, personal leave or leave to care for another person.
• your period of quarantine is after 11 September 2020.

If you’re a member of a couple, you can both claim this payment. You and your partner will need to complete separate claims.