School and Year Start-up Payment
If you are receiving the Unsupported Child’s Benefit (UCB) or the Orphan’s Benefit (OB), you are eligible for a School and Year Start-up Payment. The School and Year Start-up Payment is to help you with school-related costs at the beginning of the year such as clothing, stationery and school fees.
What you can receive is based on the age of the children in your care.
| Age of child (at end of February) | Payment |
| 0 – 4 years | $400 |
| 5 – 9 years | $450 |
| 10 – 13 years | $500 |
| 14 years and over | $550 |
Applications are open from now to 28 February 2022.
For more information and to apply online, click the button below: