To help address equity issues in the payments that different caregivers receive, the bill establishes a holiday allowance and a birthday allowance for caregivers receiving the orphan's benefit and the unsupported child's benefit. These allowances will support tamariki to celebrate and enjoy those significant events in their lives. They'll also help caregivers to provide the tamariki in their care with the same experiences as other tamariki throughout Aotearoa. 