- Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme
- What payment you can get and how much
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.
- Housing
- Most useful information
Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) - Marginal Distance Confirmation form (SY069)
Use this form if you are asked to provide evidence of the geographical isolation distance or travelling time criteria when claiming Assistance for Isolated Children.
- Top payments
- Remote Area Allowance
Who can get Remote Area Allowance
To get a Remote Area Allowance you must live in certain remote areas of Australia.
- Who can get it
- Isolation conditions
Disability or Special education need conditions for Assistance for Isolated Children
You may be eligible if your child can’t go to the local state school because your child needs to study from home or attend a different school.
- Housing
- Most useful information
Claim for Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) form (SY040)
Use this form to claim Assistance for Isolated Children if your child cannot go to the nearest state school because of geographical isolation or a special need.
- Rent Assistance
- Who can get it
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you’re 25 or younger, you may need to meet special rules to get Rent Assistance with an eligible payment.
- Housing
- Moving house
Accommodation and renting
Find out what help you can get from us when you’re renting.
- Report your income
- Employment income reporting
Employment income reporting if you have other types of income
If you have other types of income you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
- Housing
- Most useful information
Income and assets form (MOD IA)
Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to provide information about your income and assets.
- How it works
- Tell us about changes
Check your rent details for Electronic Verification of Rent
You should always check the rent details we have for you are right.