Living & work · Work and Income
Jobseeker Support
PaymentOverview
Living-cost support while looking for work or temporarily reducing or stopping work for health reasons.
Eligibility points to check
Check age (usually 18+, or 20+ with children), work capacity or job search, your and your partner’s income, residency and residence history. Full-time students should check StudyLink.
How to proceed
Follow the official page to MyMSD or contact Work and Income. Prepare identity and supporting documents.
Official information and application
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