Now that all of NSW is in lockdown, we thought we’d do a quick recap about the different emergency payments you and your employees might be eligible for.
You might be eligible for a $320 Test and Isolate support payment if:
- you need to test and isolate due to COVID symptoms
- you live in one of the LGAs of concern, such as Campbelltown
- you are unable to work because of your self-isolation
You can confirm your eligibility and apply on this page at Services NSW.
You might be eligible for a Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment if:
- you have coronavirus (COVID-19)
- you’ve been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19
- you care for a child, 16 years or under, who has COVID-19 or who’s been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19
- you’re unable to go to work and earn an income
- you have no appropriate leave entitlements, including pandemic sick leave, personal leave or leave to care for another person
If you’re a member of a couple, you can both claim this payment. You and your partner will need to complete separate claims. You can confirm your eligibility and apply on this page at Services Australia.
You might be eligible for the COVID-19 Disaster Payment if:
- you live or work in any area of New South Wales
- you were unable to earn your usual income of 8 hours or more or a full day’s work because of the restricted movement order
- you meet any other eligibility rules
There is no liquid assets limit for this payment. There are, however, different eligibility requirements depending on whether you are in Greater Sydney or elsewhere in NSW, or whether you claim any payments from Services Australia. Please confirm your eligibility and apply on this page at Services Australia.Please also speak to your doctor about getting vaccinated. Sophie has been fully vaccinated with AstraZeneca since June, and Melissa and Graham both recently had their second dose of Pfizer. It doesn’t look like we will get this under control until we have more vaccinated people in the population!