Urgent essentials · Work and Income
Special Needs Grant
One-off assistanceOverview
A one-off pathway for essential or emergency costs with no other way to pay; food and some dental assistance are related uses.
Eligibility points to check
Check the cost, urgency, other funding, residency, income and cash assets. Rules differ by purpose; do not add food or dental entries as independent extra entitlements.
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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