Federal Government Allowances
Centrelink is an Australian Government Statutory Agency, assisting people to become self-sufficient and supporting those in need.
Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme helps if your family has a primary or secondary student who cannot go to an appropriate state school because of geographical isolation. The assistance also helps families with an eligible tertiary student who is isolated from an appropriate state school.
Austudy provides financial help if you are aged 25 years or more and studying or undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship full-time.
Youth Allowance can assist you if you are a young person who is studying, undertaking training or an Australian Apprenticeship, looking for work, or sick. This brochure provides detailed information about Youth Allowance, including who qualifies for this payment, the appropriate income and/or assets tests as well as what you need to do if your circumstances change.
ABSTUDY may help you stay at school or go on to further studies, if you are an Indigenous secondary or tertiary student or a full-time Australian Apprentice.
Education Payment Rates Factsheet provides a summary of the qualifications, income and assets tests and payment rates for Austudy, ABSTUDY, Pensioner Education Supplement and the Assistance for Isolated Children scheme. The information and rates in this factsheet are effective from 20 March 2009.
The Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) helps you undertake full-time or part-time study.
Rent Assistance gives you extra help if you rent privately.
Websites You May Find Useful
NARSA - National Association for Rural Student Accommodation Inc .....the association supporting house parents, residential supervisors and youth workers who provide pastoral care in student boarding facilities located Australia wide.
REFA - Rural Education Forum Australia is a collective of national organisations which represent the consumers and/or providers of education services in rural and remote Australia.
ACSSO - The Australian Council of State School Organisations is the peak national organisation representing the interests of the parents, families and school communities of more than two million children attending government schools throughout Australia.
DEEWR - The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is the lead government agency providing national leadership in education and workplace training, transition to work and conditions and values in the workplace.
VISE - Volunteers for Isolated Students' Education provide educational assistance to families and students in rural Australia. We also provide domestic and personal support in the case of emergencies or when respite is necessary.
myfuture: - Australia's Career Information Service
NRHA - National Rural Health Alliance comprises 28 Member Bodies, each a national body in it's own right, representing health professionals, service providers, consumers, educators, and researchers.