We have information in different languages about Crisis Payment for National Health Emergency
For Centrelink payments and services, you can call our multilingual phone service.
The Crisis Payment for National Health Emergency (NHE) is a one-off payment for people affected by a major health crisis in Australia.
How much you can get, and when you can get it, depends on the type of health emergency. Eligibility rules may also vary.
There are currently no health emergencies that you can claim this payment for in Australia.
Past payments
The Crisis Payment for National Health Emergency (COVID-19) ended on 1 October 2022.
If you need another payment or service, read more about getting a Centrelink payment.