Crisis Payment

We have information in different languages about Crisis Payment

Call our Multilingual Phone Service to speak with us in your language about your Centrelink payments and services.

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

You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Crisis Payment, and how much you'll get.

Before you start your claim check if you’re eligible. You must call us within 7 days of your crisis.

Tools, information and other services we offer.

We have other payments, services and subjects to help you with Crisis Payment.