Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re in a de facto relationship for at least 6 months
You may be independent if you’re in a de facto relationship for at least 6 months.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re 16 or older and return to live in an Indigenous community
You may be independent if you’re 16 or older and meet certain criteria.
Independent for ABSTUDY if your parents can’t take care of you
You may be independent if you’re 15 or older and your parents can’t take care of you.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re caring for or have custody of another person’s child
You may be independent if you care for or have custody of another person’s dependent child.
Independent for ABSTUDY if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home
You may be independent if you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances.
How to claim a Crisis Payment for Humanitarian Entrants
Complete the following steps to claim Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants. Before you start, check if you can get it.
How to claim a Crisis Payment for Release from Prison or Psychiatric Confinement
Complete the following steps to claim Crisis Payment for release from prison or psychiatric confinement. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Who can get a Crisis Payment for Humanitarian Entrants
To get this one-off payment you must have entered Australia on a certain visa subclass and meet other eligibility criteria.
How much Crisis Payment for Humanitarian Entrants you can get
You can only get one Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants.
Who can get a Crisis Payment for Release from Prison or Psychiatric Confinement
To get this payment after you are released from prison or psychiatric confinement you must meet the eligibility criteria.