Living and study requirements for Assistance for Isolated Children
Your child’s living and study arrangements will determine which allowance or supplement you get.
Assessment for Carer Payment form (AUS156)
Use this form if you are living outside Australia, caring for your partner and want to claim an Australian Carer Payment under an international social security agreement.
Geographically isolated conditions for Assistance for Isolated Children
You’re geographically isolated in certain situations.
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.
Age requirements for Assistance for Isolated Children
Your child must meet the age requirements.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Paid Parental Leave counted as income
We treat Paid Parental Leave (PPL) as taxable income. This means Parental Leave Pay counts in your income test for payments from us.
Agents and Access Points
Places where people in rural, regional and remote areas can get help with Medicare, Centrelink and other government services.
Transition to Independent Living Allowance
The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) helps if you’ve left or are leaving care. This may be formal care or out-of-home care (OOHC).
Who can get Nth Qld Floods, Jan - Feb 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
You must meet eligibility rules to get Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).