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Clause 19. Applications

Unofficial consolidated version of the Special Needs Grants Programme
-- as at 4 September 2026

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Applications

19.1

An application for a Grant under this programme is to be made to MSD in such form as the chief executive from time to time prescribes.

19.2

An application for a Grant must be made by the Applicant, except where the application is made in respect of a dependent child.

19.3

An application for a Grant in respect of a dependent child must be made by the child's Parent.

19.4

MSD may receive an application for a Grant made by a person on behalf of another person if the person who would otherwise make the application is unable to do so because of a health condition or disability.

Definitions MSD, Social Security Act 2018, Schedule 2; Parent clause 3.1