Unless specifically mentioned, the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple".
For pensions assessed under the pre-20 September 2009 rules, refer to the "Transitional Service Pension and ISS Rates and Limits” table.
Service pension
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care) |
$644.20 |
$658.40 |
|
Pension supplement |
$56.90 |
$57.70 |
|
Total (excluding PA) |
$701.10 |
$716.10 |
|
Partnered – each |
$485.60 |
$496.30 |
|
Pension supplement |
$42.90 |
$43.50 |
|
Total (excluding PA) |
$528.50 |
$539.80 |
Ceiling rates
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Income Support Supplement (ISS) |
$211.90 |
$216.60 |
|
Veteran SP War Widow/Widower |
$211.90 |
$216.60 |
Rent Assistance rates
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care) |
$113.40 |
$115.20 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$107.00 |
$108.60 |
|
Shared renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$75.60 |
$76.80 |
Child-related Rent Assistance is paid as part of the Family Tax Benefit through the
Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years.
Rent Assistance thresholds
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care) |
$100.80 |
$102.40 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$164.40 |
$166.80 |
|
Shared renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$100.80 |
$102.40 |
Child-related Rent Assistance is paid as part of the Family Tax Benefit through the
Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years.
Crisis payment
Annual rate.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$350.55 |
$358.05 |
|
Partnered – each |
$264.25 |
$269.90 |
Lump Sum Advance
|
Not a member of a couple |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Maximum advance amount |
$1,005.75 |
$1,027.65 |
|
Fortnightly repayment amount |
$77.37 |
$79.05 |
|
Partnered – each |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Maximum advance amount |
$758.10 |
$774.60 |
|
Fortnightly repayment amount |
$58.32 |
$59.58 |