Crisis Payment
A one off payment if you’re in severe financial hardship and extreme circumstances.
Eligibility basics
- be eligible for an income support payment from us, and
- have severe financial hardship, and
- have an extreme life change such as leaving a violent relationship, getting out of jail or being a refugee, or
- go through a natural disaster not covered by the specific Disaster Recovery Payment
Eligibility
You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Crisis Payment, and how much you'll get.
Claiming
You can claim Crisis Payment if you’re experiencing difficult or extreme circumstances.
Resources
Tools, information and other services we offer.
What information relates
We have other payments, services and subjects to help you with Crisis Payment.
Page last updated: 12 May 2018