Programmes & Eligibility

The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection provides six social welfare programmes to support older persons, persons with disabilities, vulnerable children, low-income families, and pregnant women.

You can read about each programme, check if you may be eligible, and apply online or visit your nearest DSW office to apply in person. Having all your documents ready helps avoid delays or repeat visits.

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Social Pension Scheme SPS

Support for older persons aged 65 and above who are not receiving any pension or superannuation.

What you receive

  • Ages 65–70: $121 / month
  • Ages 70+: $131 / month
  • Plus Transport Assistance (TAS)

Documents you must provide

Eligibility criteria Documentary proof
Fiji citizen, living in Fiji · Age 65+
  • Passport-sized photo
  • One of the following:
    • Birth certificate
    • Certificate of naturalisation
If using a Third Party
  • Passport-sized photo of Third Party
  • Any of the above ID proofs

Disability Allowance Scheme DAS

Support for people with permanent disabilities who need daily assistance.

What you receive

  • $109 / month
  • Plus Transport Assistance (TAS)

Documents you must provide

Eligibility criteria Documentary proof
Fiji citizen, living in Fiji
  • Passport-sized photo
  • One of the following:
    • Birth certificate
    • Certificate of naturalisation
If using a Third Party
  • Passport-sized photo of Third Party
  • Any of the above ID proofs

Transport Assistance Scheme TAS

Helps older persons and persons with disabilities with transport costs (e-transport card or cash top-up).

Who receives TAS

  • SPS beneficiaries (65–69: e-transport card; 70+: cash top-up)
  • DAS beneficiaries
  • Persons with mild or moderate disabilities (Track 2)

Documents you must provide

Eligibility criteria Documentary proof
Fiji citizen, living in Fiji
  • Passport-sized photo
  • One of the following:
    • Birth certificate
    • Certificate of naturalisation
Recipient of SPS or DAS You are automatically enrolled in TAS if you already receive SPS or DAS.
Mild or moderate disability (Track 2, for non-DAS recipients only)
  • One of the following:
    • Medical report
    • Verification letter from the National Council of Persons with Disabilities, an Organisation of Persons with Disabilities, a Non-Governmental Organisation, the Provincial Administrator's Office, or a community leader

Care & Protection Allowance C&P

Support for vulnerable children under 18 and their caregivers.

What you receive

  • $35–$145 / month depending on school level and category
  • Plus $50 / month food allowance

Documents you must provide

The documents you must provide depend on your situation. Please refer to the table below for guidance.

Eligibility criteria Documentary proof
Fiji citizen, living in Fiji · Child under 18 years of age
  • Passport-sized photo for caregiver and each child
  • One of the following for caregiver and each child:
    • Birth certificate
    • Certificate of naturalisation
Category 1: Single parent / deserted spouse
  • One of the following:
    • Court letter (maintenance case)
    • Community leader letter confirming desertion / no maintenance
Category 2: Foster care / death or incarceration of breadwinner
  • One of the following:
    • Death certificate
    • Prison Department confirmation
    • Community leader letter
Child enrolled in school (optional) School letter or report (mandatory for the higher benefit level).
Child with disability (optional)
  • One of the following:
    • Medical report
    • Verification letter from the National Council of Persons with Disabilities, an Organisation of Persons with Disabilities, a Non-Governmental Organisation, the Provincial Administrator's Office, or a community leader
If using a Third Party (optional)
  • Passport-sized photo of Third Party
  • Any of the above ID proofs

Family Assistance Scheme FAS

Support for low-income households or households with special circumstances.

What you receive

  • $42–$153 / month depending on household size
  • Plus $50 / month food allowance

Documents you must provide

Eligibility criteria Documentary proof
Fiji citizen, living in Fiji
  • Passport-sized photo for the primary applicant
  • One of the following for the primary applicant and each household member:
    • Birth certificate
    • Certificate of naturalisation
If using a Third Party (optional)
  • Passport-sized photo of Third Party
  • Any of the above ID proofs

Food Allowance for Pregnant Mothers FARPMS

Support for pregnant women in rural areas attending prenatal and postnatal care.

For this programme you must apply at your local health clinic, where you will complete an application form that must be endorsed by the nurse.

What you receive

  • $53 / month for up to 10 months, depending on clinic visits

Documents you must provide

Eligibility criteria Documentary proof
Fiji citizen, living in Fiji
  • Passport-sized photo
  • One of the following:
    • Birth certificate
    • Certificate of naturalisation
Pregnancy and clinic attendance Completed application form endorsed by the health clinic.
If using a Third Party (optional)
  • Passport-sized photo of Third Party
  • Any of the above ID proofs

How to apply

You can apply online or in person.

  • Online: start a new application here.
  • In person: visit your nearest DSW office with all required documents. Applicants for the Food Allowance for Pregnant Mothers Scheme (FARPMS) should visit their local health clinic with all required documents.

Payment details (for all programmes)

If you already have a bank account or mobile money account, you may bring or upload your payment details when applying. This is optional – you can also provide payment details later, at the enrolment stage, if your application is approved.

Providing payment details does not guarantee that your application will be successful.

Need help or have questions?

You can submit a query or a complaint online, or speak to staff at your local DSW office.

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