Non-parent carer applying for child support
If you provide care for a child and aren’t the parent, you may be able to receive child support from both parents. You must apply for a child support assessment.
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Parental means test for the Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme
Under the scheme, only Additional Boarding Allowance is income tested.
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.
Approved courses of study and institutions for Assistance for Isolated Children
The student must study full time in an approved course at an approved institution to get Assistance for Isolated Children.
Payment rates of Assistance for Isolated Children
The amount of Assistance for Isolated Children you get depends on the student's living arrangements during the school year and number of eligible children in your family.
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.