Most useful information for managing your money

1. Income Management and BasicsCard in the Northern Territory
2. Who gets it

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.

Manage your Income Management and BasicsCard money using self service

Self service is a fast and easy way to manage your Income Management and BasicsCard money.

1. Asset types
2. Private trusts and companies

Trust reviews

How we check that you correctly report the income you receive from a trust.

1. Low Income Health Care Card
2. How to manage your card

Change of circumstances when you hold a Low Income Health Care Card

You need to tell us if your circumstances change. This is to make sure you’re still eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card.

1. Low Income Health Care Card
2. How to manage your card

Lost or stolen Low Income Health Care Card

We can replace a lost or stolen card.

Access your Income Management and BasicsCard account

You can access the money in your Income Management account many ways.

1. Early release of superannuation
2. Who can access their super early

Financial impact

Getting your super early may affect other payments you get or tax you pay. You may also need to pay a fee to your super fund.

Move your Income Management and BasicsCard money

Each payday, we pay your regular bills from your Income Management account. Any leftover money is then available for you to use with a BasicsCard.

Income Management and BasicsCard balance limit

You can control how much of your Income Management money goes on a BasicsCard.