There are different rules for New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia.
If you lived in a country that has a social security agreement with Australia, you may be able to get one of these payments:
Waiting periods
Waiting periods for a payment can range from one to 4 years, depending on your visa and situation.
Read about the newly arrived resident’s waiting period and residence descriptions.
Payments with no waiting periods
There’s no waiting period for:
Other payments
All of our payments have different rules you need to meet, including residence rules. Check the rules for each of these payments to see if you can get it.
JobSeeker Payment is income support if you’re between 22 and Age Pension age and looking for work. It’s also for when you’re sick or injured and can’t do your usual work or study for a short time.
Youth Allowance for job seekers is income support if you’re 21 or younger and looking for work. It’s also for if you’re unable to work for a short time.
Family Tax Benefit is a 2-part payment that helps with the cost of raising children.
We have payments to support parents who have just had a baby or adopted a child.
Additional Child Care Subsidy is extra help to reduce the cost of child care fees even further.
Disability Support Pension is income support if you have a permanent medical condition that stops you from working.
Carer Payment is an income support payment if you give constant care to someone who has a severe disability or medical condition, or is an adult who is frail aged.
Carer Allowance is available if you’re providing additional daily care and attention to someone.
Special Benefit can help if you’re in severe financial need and can’t get any other income support payment.
Crisis Payment is a one-off payment for difficult or extreme circumstances.