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Supporting people at risk in the Northern Territory
You may be on Income Management in the Northern Territory if an approved organisation referred you.
Referral for Income Management and BasicsCard because you get a vulnerable welfare payment
You may be on Income Management before 4 September 2023 because a social worker referred you or identified you as a vulnerable young person.
Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme payment types
Your child’s living arrangements determine which allowance or supplement you get under the Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme.
Frequency of Assistance for Isolated Children payments
Assistance for Isolated Children payments are made per term or fortnight depending on the payment type.
Assistance for Isolated Children if you get other payments
If you get another payment from us, you may also get the Assistance for Isolated Children payment.
Residence rules for Assistance for Isolated Children
To be eligible for Assistance for Isolated Children you must meet the residence rules.
Change of circumstances when you get Assistance for Isolated Children
If your circumstances change, this may affect your eligibility and payment of Assistance for Isolated Children.
Residence rules for Foster Child Health Care Card
To be eligible for a Foster Child Health Care Card you must meet residence rules.
Entitlements for a Foster Child Health Care Card
This card entitles the child in your care to cheaper medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.