Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Income Support Supplement – ISS |
$139.90 |
$139.90 |
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Veteran SP War Widow/Widower |
$139.90 |
$139.90 |
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A higher ceiling may apply to widows/widowers |
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continuously in receipt since 1 November 1986 |
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**Dependent Child Add-On |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Each child under 13 yrs |
$90.58 |
$90.58 |
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Each child 13 to 15 yrs |
$126.42 |
$126.42 |
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Guardian Allowance |
$44.66 |
$44.66 |
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Additional free area for children |
$24.60 |
$24.60 |
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Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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NO CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$96.80 |
$96.80 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$91.40 |
$91.40 |
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Shared Renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$64.53 |
$64.53 |
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**1 - 2 CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$113.68 |
$113.68 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$113.68 |
$113.68 |
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**3 OR MORE CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$128.52 |
$128.52 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$128.52 |
$128.52 |
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Unless specifically mentioned the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple". | ||
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Rent Assistance Thresholds |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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NO CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$86.00 |
$86.00 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$140.20 |
$140.20 |
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**WITH CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$113.26 |
$113.26 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$167.72 |
$167.72 |
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**These rates only apply to DVA 'saved' child related payment cases. | ||
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Child related payments and rent assistance are paid as part of the Family Tax benefit through the Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years. | ||
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