To grow, to flourish, to prosper
To grow, to flourish, to prosper
Youth Payment & Young Parent Payment
Youth Payment/Young Parent Payment
Our team will help you to access the financial support you need if you are living in New Lynn or Waitākere in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Both the Youth Payment and the Young Parent Payment provide taiohi with financial support and opportunities to obtain qualifications, learn parenting skills and build education and career pathways.
How will the programme help me?
Sometimes family dynamics, relationship issues, a change in circumstance or new responsibilities mean taiohi are no longer able to live with their parents or guardians. Some may also find themselves in a caregiver role, supporting tamariki.
The Youth Payment is available to 16-and-17-year-olds who can’t live with their parents. The Young Parent Payment is for 16-to-19-year-olds who are the main caregiver of a tamaiti or tamariki.
The programme also supports with:
Identifying goals and the best way to achieve them.
Planning education, training and work-based learning options.
Money management – planning and budgeting skills.
Obtaining driving licenses – learner, restricted or full – including driver training and studying.
Parenting skills and tools.
Self-development – developing resilience, perseverance, and improved well-being.
Building a network of trusted support people to rely on, confide in and seek advice from.