Living & work · Work and Income
Emergency Benefit
PaymentOverview
Individual assessment for people unable to support themselves who do not qualify for other payments.
Eligibility points to check
Other benefits must be considered first. Being declined for one payment does not automatically qualify you; the agency assesses your circumstances and evidence.
How to proceed
Contact Work and Income using the official page and provide the evidence they request.
Official information and application
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