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The purpose of CrP is to provide immediate financial assistance to a person in severe financial hardship who is:
CrP is a one-off non-refundable payment. A person who is qualified for a social security pension or benefit and meets the qualifications for either 'extreme circumstances forcing departure from home', 'remain in their home after the removal of a family member due to domestic violence', 'release from gaol or psychiatric confinement' or 'enter Australia for the first time on a qualifying humanitarian visa on or after 1 January 2008' can receive CrP in addition to their regular payment.
From 11 November 1999, CrP became available to people recently released from prison or psychiatric confinement and people who are forced to leave their home and establish a new home due to extreme circumstances.
From 1 January 2007, CrP became available to people who remain in their home after removal of a family member due to domestic or family violence.
From 1 January 2008, CrP became available to people who enter Australia for the first time on a qualifying humanitarian visa.
Act reference: SSAct section 19D Severe financial hardship-crisis payment definition, section 1061JG to section 1061JU Crisis payment (Pt.2.23A), section 7(2) An Australian resident is…
SS(Admin)Act section 29 Residence requirements for claimants - General rule
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.7.4 CrP - Qualification & Payability
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Last reviewed: 7 March 2011
