ReStart
15 December 2008
The Government has announced the details of the ReStart package today. ReStart provides short-term support to low to moderate income families with children and people with high housing costs who have been made redundant from full-time work.
The Government has announced the details of the ReStart package today. ReStart provides short-term support to low to moderate income families with children and people with high housing costs who have been made redundant from full time work.
ReStart will be available to people who have been in employment for the last six months. This includes those who have changed jobs or employers during that time.
People can access the additional assistance for 16 weeks or until they move into work.
ReStart comprises three components:
ReCover - a payment for families with children, and who are no longer eligible for the in-work tax credit - $60 a week for families with one to three children and $15 a week for each extra child
RePlace - available for those who qualify for the maximum Accommodation Supplement after they have been made redundant - increases the amount by up to $100 a week.
ReConnect - employment and job services.
To find out more about ReStart either:
- visit our ReStart page on the Work and Income website or
- contact us on 0800 559 000
