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School and Year Start-up Payments for carers are open

School and Year Start-up Payments are open now from Work and Income.  People who are caring for children with Orphan’s or Unsupported Child’s Benefit are eligible.


School and Year Start-up Payments are open now.  People who are caring for children with Orphan’s or Unsupported Child’s Benefit are eligible.

Payments are to help with costs like new clothes, school uniform, stationery, and fees.

Carers can apply online or visit their nearest Work and Income service centre and we’ll help.

We don’t want people to miss out – they need to apply by 28 February.

School and Year Start-up Payment – Work and Income

We’re emailing carers to let them know.  Please help by sharing the word about this with the carers of children who you’re working with.

Extraordinary Care Fund

This is another payment which is available to help carers with costs for the children they care for.  This fund helps with extra costs if a child they care for is showing promise, or needs extra support, in a particular area.  Carers could get up to $2,000 for each child. You can find more info on our website.

Extraordinary Care Fund – Work and Income

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