the same way as marriage for the purpose of income assistance. For more information about relationships and how we work out if you're in a relationship see: Relationships and income assistance . Exception -- 17 year olds and below If a person is 17 years old or below and in a de-facto relationship, we must have either: arental consent for this relationship established a family breakdown exists. If both persons in the relationship are 17 years old and below, we will need parental consent or have established that a family breakdown exists in both sides. Dentist A health practitioner who is, or is deemed to be, registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand and cares for any disease, disorder or condition of the teeth. Dependent child A child (whether own, stepchild, adopted, grandchild or mokopuna) is considered dependent if they are: rimarily under the care and responsibility of the person living with that person as a member of their family substantially reliant on that person for financial support. DPB Domestic Purposes Benefit. DPB - CSI Domestic Purposes Benefit - Care of Sick or Infirm. DPB - WA Domestic Purposes Benefit - Women Alone. E EB Emergency Benefit. EC Employment Co-ordinator - a Work and Income employee who works with sole parents, people with ill health and disabled people to help them find suitable work. Employment co-ordinators also work with employers and other agencies to ensure clients get the right support. EMA Emergency Maintenance Allowance. Employment-related training course A course