Hardship Grants 

Cabinet has extended the increased income limits for hardship assistance, meaning more people will continue to be eligible for hardship assistance – until 30 June 2022.

This means more casual or part-time workers, or people who aren’t already getting financial support will continue to be eligible for help with their immediate or emergency costs. This is especially important so we can provide direct help to people as part of the COVID welfare response. (Note: Income limits for Emergency Housing Special Needs Grants, Transition to Work Grants and the Course Participation Allowance aren’t changing.)

People new to MSD can check these links to see the new income limits: Special Needs Grant, Recoverable Assistance Payment or Advance Payment of Benefit, then click on our check what you might get guide. They’ll be asked some easy questions about their costs, then we’ll let them know about Work and Income payments they may be able to get. They may wish to ask a friend or family member to help them use the guide.

Alternatively, if they’d like to talk with MSD, they can call us:

• 0800 559 009 for working age
• 0800 552 002 for over-65’s
• 0800 88 99 00 for students

Interpreters are available if that suits them best.

Ngā mihi nui

Tina Robinson – Manager Client Service Delivery

Upcoming events

Netball season is kicking into Gear

To register go to our Facebook page and use the link or register at www.sporty.co.nz/oxfordnetball

Future Ferns (year 8 and below)

Team selection – Wednesday 16th of March

Wednesday 23rd of March

Time 3.15pm at school courts

Please Register before the 15th of March

Grade Teams (year 9 and above)

Teams will be named after committee meeting on the 28th of February

Coaches and Managers

If you are interested in coaching or help manage a team please contact

Michelle

Thanks

Michelle Maginness 027 2297351