Support across Australia

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Children & family

Australia-wide · Payments

Assistance for Isolated Children

You could get Up to $13,582 a year for boarding (2026)

Help for families whose children can’t get to a suitable school because of distance, disability or special needs.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026servicesaustralia.gov.auCloses 28 Feb 2027
Work & income

Australia-wide · Payments

Australian Apprenticeship Training Support Payment

You could get Up to $2,500 over 2 years (started from 1 January 2026)

Payments of up to $2,500 for apprentices training in an occupation on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026apprenticeships.gov.au
Work & income

Australia-wide · Payments

Bereavement Payment when your partner dies

What you get A lump sum, usually the couple rate minus your new single rate over 14 weeks

A lump sum you may get if your partner dies and you both got a Centrelink payment.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026servicesaustralia.gov.au
Work & income

Australia-wide · Payments

Crisis Payment

What you get One week of your maximum basic payment rate

A one-off, tax-free Centrelink payment if a crisis, such as family violence, leaves you in severe hardship.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026servicesaustralia.gov.au
Seniors & carers

Australia-wide · Payments

DVA bereavement payment and funeral benefit

You could get A lump sum or 6 fortnights of pension; funeral benefit up to $3,000

Money for the partner or estate of a veteran who has died, and help with funeral costs.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026dva.gov.au
Transport

Australia-wide · Rebates & concessions

DVA travel costs for medical treatment

What you get Amount varies (for example 68 cents a km for car travel)

Veteran Card holders can get money back for travel to medical appointments the card covers.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026dva.gov.au
Energy & bills

Australia-wide · Payments

Essential Medical Equipment Payment

You could get $203 a year for each piece of equipment that counts

$203 a year to help with power costs for medical equipment, or heating and cooling needed for a medical condition.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026servicesaustralia.gov.au
Children & family

Australia-wide · Payments

Family Tax Benefit bereavement payment

What you get Your Family Tax Benefit for that child for up to 14 weeks

If your child dies, Family Tax Benefit for that child continues for up to 14 weeks.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026servicesaustralia.gov.au
Transport

Australia-wide · Payments

Fares Allowance

What you get Amount varies (reasonable travel costs)

Help with the cost of travel between home and your place of study if you live away from home to study.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026servicesaustralia.gov.au
Healthcare

Australia-wide · Cards & services

Hearing Services Program

You could get Free or low-cost hearing tests and hearing aids

Free or low-cost hearing tests and hearing aids for pensioners, veterans and some others.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026health.gov.au
Work & income

Australia-wide · Payments

Key Apprenticeship Program apprentice incentive

You could get Up to $10,000 full time or $5,000 part time over the apprenticeship

Up to $10,000 for apprentices training in clean energy or housing construction.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026apprenticeships.gov.au
Housing

Australia-wide · Payments

Leaving Violence Program

You could get Up to $5,000, with up to $1,500 in cash

Money and support for people leaving a violent partner, with up to 12 weeks of safety planning and referrals.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026dss.gov.au

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Other help you might need 32