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Financial Support

An overview of some sources of financial support for young people.

Independent Youth Benefit
When you can get the independent youth benefit, payments, other income, and other help that’s available.

Provided by Work and Income, a service of the Ministry of Social Development helping job seekers and paying income support on behalf of the Government.

Unemployment Benefit
Work services that are available, when you can get the unemployment benefit, payments, other income, and legal things you need to know.

Provided by Work and Income, a service of the Ministry of Social Development helping job seekers and paying income support on behalf of the Government.

Accommodation Supplement
A non-taxable benefit available to assist with accommodation costs.

Provided by Work and Income, a service of the Ministry of Social Development helping job seekers and paying income support on behalf of the Government.

Away From Home Allowance
Information about this allowance.

Provided by Work and Income, a service of the Ministry of Social Development helping job seekers and paying income support on behalf of the Government.

Young Parent Childcare payment
Information about childcare assistance for parents under 18, attending secondary school, and with children under 5 years.

Provided by Work and Income, a service of the Ministry of Social Development helping job seekers and paying income support on behalf of the Government.

Youth Transition Services
Information about, and contact details for, youth transitions services providers, assisting young people as they transition from school to further education, training, work, or other activities.

Provided by Work and Income, a service of the Ministry of Social Development helping job seekers and paying income support on behalf of the Government.

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