Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence
You may be able to get Crisis Payment if you’ve experienced a family or domestic violence incident.
Social work services
If you’re going through a difficult time, our social workers can help you.
Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances
You may get Crisis Payment if you’ve had to change where you live due to an unforeseen extreme circumstance.
Special Benefit
A payment if you’re not eligible for any other income support from us. You must also be in financial hardship.
Financial Information Service
A free service that can inform and educate you about financial matters.
Community Engagement Officers
We can help you access information, payments and services if you are having a difficult time accessing mainstream department services.
Transition to Independent Living Allowance
The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) helps if you’ve left or are leaving care. This may be formal care or out-of-home care (OOHC).
New South Wales Floods, July 2022 - New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment
Support for eligible New Zealanders adversely affected by the New South Wales floods starting in July 2022.
New South Wales Floods, July 2022 - New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance
Support for eligible New Zealanders who’ve lost income as a direct result of the New South Wales Floods that started in July 2022.