payments
if you’re aged 16 - 19, you might be able to get help with your living costs
if you can’t live at home or you’re looking after children, you may be able to get a weekly payment towards your expenses.
money’s important - but we know other stuff matters to you, too. if you get a payment from us, we’ll support you to get the education or training you need to become secure and independent.
money’s important - but we know other stuff matters to you, too. if you get a payment from us, we’ll support you to get the education or training you need to become secure and independent.
youth payment
can't live at home? you might be able to get a youth payment towards your living costs.
young parent payment
if you’re aged 16 - 19 and you’re responsible for a child, you might be able to get a young parent payment towards your living costs.
support & mentoring
everybody needs someone in their corner. If you get a payment from us or you’re enrolled in our NEET service, a youth coach will help you get to where you want to be.
money management
when you're working with a youth coach, your payments may be subject to money management
check what you might get
find out what help you can get on the MSD's check what you might get website.
parenting
if you’re pregnant or caring for a child, there is lots of support available for you and your whānau.
how payments work
when your payments start, pay days and when you get your first and last payment.