Reciprocating jurisdictions and residency for child support
We have arrangements for child support with a number of countries. We call these reciprocating jurisdictions.
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Residence rules for Parenting Payment
To be eligible for Parenting Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Residence rules for Farm Household Allowance
To be eligible for Farm Household Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Residence rules for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
To be eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card you must meet the residence rules.
Residence rules for Assistance for Isolated Children
To be eligible for Assistance for Isolated Children you must meet the residence rules.
Types of Assurance of Support
There are 2 types of Assurance of Support. Which one you need depends on the visa type.
Bank guarantee and term deposit for an Assurance of Support
When you give a bank guarantee, you must be ready to put money in the bank to cover its value.
Residence rules for a child support assessment
We can make a child support assessment if at least one parent lives in Australia.
Residence rules for Austudy
To be eligible for Austudy you must meet the residence rules.