Policy

What are government and semi-government bonds?

Government and semi-government bonds are securities which:

Last updated 12 January 2007

Frequency of rent payment

Persons who pay rent on a regular basis, may be eligible to receive [glossary:rent assistance:367]. This also applies to persons who do not pay rent on a regular basis, provided they pay or are liable to pay rent at least annually.    

This section contains general information on the deeming provisions.

Last amended: 1 July 2014

Definition of respite care

Last amended: 18 August 2011

Purpose of an entry contribution

The amount paid as an [glossary:entry contribution:426] is compared to the applicable [glossary:extra allowable amount:641], in the assessment of a [glossary:special residence:465], to determine whether or not a person should be considered a [glossary:homeowner:295]. Both refundable and non refundable entry contribution amounts must be included for this purpose.    

Last updated 12 January 2007

Definition of a non-homeowner

A non-homeowner is a person who does not have a right or interest which gives reasonable security of tenure in the [glossary:principal home:349].

Non-homeowner's eligibility for rent allowance

Non-homeowners do not have any right or interest in their principal home and therefore may be eligible for [glossary:rent assistance:367].    

This section outlines the two elements of the assessment of degree of [glossary:incapacity:350] using [glossary:GARP:181].

Last amended: 1 July 2009

Last amended: 1 August 2014

What are supported residential services?

Supported Residential Services (SRS) operate privately in the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria. They offer supported accommodation to older people and people with a disability. They vary greatly in terms of the accommodation and the level of care.