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If you can't work

If you can't work

If you are unable to work we may be able to help.

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If you served before 1 April 1974 or in Viet Nam

Qualifying Service explained

Weekly Income Compensation — You may be able to get Weekly Income Compensation if you can't work full-time because of a condition — this does not need to be because of service.

Vocational Rehabilitation — You may be able to get Vocational Rehabilitation if you can't work full-time because of a condition and you need to learn new skills or retrain.

 

If you served after 31 March 1974 on Qualifying Operational Service

You may be able to get support for a condition that stops you from working full-time. The condition needs to be related to Qualifying Operational Service.

Qualifying Operational Service explained

Weekly Compensation — You may be able to get Weekly Compensation if you have a condition that prevents you from working full-time. 

Vocational Rehabilitation — You may be able to get Vocational Rehabilitation if you can't work full-time because of a condition and need to learn new skills or retrain.

ACC support if you cannot work because of a workplace injury (external link)— ACC may be able to help with income support if your condition wasn't caused by Qualifying Operational Service.

If you cannot work because of a condition that isn't linked to Qualifying Operational Service, you will need to contact your income insurance provider.