For carers, family and whānau
Find support when you care for someone
See payments, respite, disability support and other help that may be available to you or the person you care for.
Free. No account required. We link to official New Zealand sources.
What do you need help with?
Choose the situation closest to yours. You can change answers later.
- Money while caringSupport when caring affects your ability to work or earn, including emergency carer payments.Start here
- Caring for a disabled childChild Disability Allowance, disability-related costs, and respite pathways for parents and guardians.Start here
- Disability-related costsHelp with ongoing costs linked to a health condition or disability, including Disability Allowance.Start here
- Getting a break from caringCarer Support, respite funding, and needs-assessment pathways through Health New Zealand.Start here
- Caring for an adult or older personSupport when someone needs substantial care at home, including older relatives and partners.Start here
- Caring for someone else's childPathways when you are the main carer for a child who is not your own.Start here
Related guidance
Short explainers for common carer questions.
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Calculators and checkers for Working for Families, Accommodation Supplement, and other household support.
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Answer a few questions about your caring situation and see programmes worth checking.
Read moreCaring for a disabled child
Start with questions about caring for a child who needs extra support.
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