The second proposal in the bill is to establish birthday and Christmas allowances for caregivers receiving the orphans benefit or the unsupported child's benefit. In response to the suggestions raised by submitters, the committee recommended that the Christmas allowance be renamed the holiday allowance. This is to recognise that Christmas may not be observed by all whānau and to be more inclusive of other cultural and religious celebrations, but caregivers can still receive some support and make another day special for the child. The holiday allowance will still be tied to eligibility for the orphans benefit or the unsupported child's benefit on 25 December of each year and paid in advance of that date. 