Canterbury Earthquake Information
05 September 2010
Important Information: Payments to students are not affected and will be made as usual. StudyLink's Christchurch Outreach office is open please call us to make an appointment. Click on the heading for more information.
Payments not affected
Payments to students are not affected and will be made as usual.
Christchurch Office Closed
From Friday 17 September, Christchurch Outreach staff will be back in Torrens House. An appointment only system is currently in place. Please call 0800 88 99 00 to make an appointment if you require emergency assistance.
Work and Income sites
Some Work and Income offices in Christchurch are confirmed safe and will be open to provide emergency support to those who need it.
Find out which sites are open here.
If you are unable to get to a Work and Income site and require emergency assistance then please visit one of the welfare centres that have been set up.
Welfare Centres
If you require emergency assistance visit your local welfare centre.
Earthquake Government Helpline
People requiring information on income support, housing options, health issues, community assistance, Civil Defence or any other government service can call the Earthquake Government Helpline on 0800 77 999 7 (0800, double seven, triple nine, seven), 24 hours a day.
StudyLink 0800 number
If you require emergency assistance and can't make it into a welfare centre, or if you have a study query, please contact us on 0800 88 99 00 between 8am - 7pm Monday to Friday.
