Winz benefits

We can help in lots of different ways and situations to enjoy Winz benefits.

Not working

If you’ve lost your job or can’t work at the moment, you may be able to get a benefit or some other financial help from us. It depends on your situation.

Urgent or unexpected costs

If you have an urgent cost or get an unexpected bill, we might be able to help, even if you’re working.

Help with living expenses

If you’re struggling to pay your living costs, eg, accommodation, school costs, power, we might be able to help, even if you’re working.

Senior services

We’re here to support people as they age, to be happy, healthy and valued

Relationship changes

If you’ve had a relationship end, it can be a very stressful time. We may be able to help in a number of ways.

Health and disability

If you have a health condition or disability there are a number of ways we may be able to help.

Careers

If you’re caring for someone else, we may be able to help you depending on your situation.

Children

There are lots of costs involved with raising children. We may be able to help you with some of them depending on your situation.

Payment issues

We’ve found errors in some people’s payments which means we may owe you money. This includes Accommodation Supplement and Special Benefit.

Emergencies

If there’s been an emergency event, we may be able to help, even if you’re not on a benefit.

16-19 year olds

We offer a number of services for young people to help improve skills through education, training, work or other related activities.

Benefits and forms

See a full list of our benefits, rates and forms.

Benefit rates

Payment rates for Work and Income benefits and entitlements

By year

Benefit rates April 2026