Come along and experience this lively engaging method. You will increase your spontaneity and find new ways to respond to old situations or new challenges in your life. Psychodrama enables us to free ourselves and enhance our capacity to relate to others. It builds self-acceptance and greater self-awareness.
Annual General Adjustment in April 2024
On Monday 1 April, benefit, NZ Super, and Student Allowance rates are increasing. Income and asset limits for some financial supports will also go up. This is due to the Annual General Adjustment.
These changes are being made to keep up with increases in the cost of living/inflation or net average wage.
With these changes, more people may qualify for things like Accommodation Supplement, Disability Allowance, childcare assistance, help with urgent and unexpected costs, and Community Services Cards. From 1 April, people can use the ‘Check what you might get’ tool to see what’s available to them.
The rate for Guaranteed Childcare Assistance Payment (GCAP) for young parents is also increasing, to match the rate of Childcare Subsidy.
If clients’ income has increased, their Income Related Rent or emergency and transitional housing contributions may also change. Go to Changes to other payments if your main benefit goes up for more information.
More details are available on the Work and Income and StudyLink websites.
Changes to benefit rates from 1 April 2024 – Work and Income
Changes to payments from 1 April 2024 – StudyLink
Clients will be able to view their new rates in MyMSD and students in MyStudyLink from Monday 1 April.
Flexible Childcare Assistance changes coming soon
Changes are also being made to Flexible Childcare Assistance. From 1 April, more people can get help with the cost of informal childcare if they’re working or in employment-related education or training during times they can’t access childcare programmes.
Go to the Flexible Childcare Assistance page on the Work and Income site, from 1 April, for more details about the changes.
Support in the community
The Family Services Directory lists financial planning, childcare, and other community services for people and whānau. Visit the Directory online. If you’re a community provider and want to register or update your details, go to Information for Providers.
