Pandemic payments

Financial support during the pandemic

You may be eligible for a payment from Centrelink if you or your family are affected by COVID-19.

Find out whether you are eligible for the COVID-19 Disaster Payment or the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment below.

A support payment for workers adversely affected by a state public health order.

Support if you can't earn an income because you must self-isolate, quarantine, or care for someone.

For further information about claiming a payment, visit the Centrelink website.

If you're an international student, visit the international student financial support page for information about relevant financial support initiatives.

Access food vouchers, grants and other financial support.