Other financial assistance and services for families 007-10000000
Expand allThis document outlines assistance and services for families in addition to the main family payments and assistance. This can include programs and extra payments to target disadvantaged families.
Government intent
The government supports families and children through the provision of programs, services and payments.
Payments
Payments under the Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme provide help with the cost of schooling. Carer Allowance (CA) is also available to carers of a child with a disability.
Participation
Assistance is available to help parents return to work, overcome prevocational barriers to employment and increase their level of participation in the community. Young parents are assisted to complete their education.
Parent Pathways
Eligible Parenting Payment (PP), Carer Payment (CP) and Special Benefit (SpB) customers can volunteer for Parent Pathways. This service offers flexible and individualised support to parents with children under the age of 6 plan for or pursue their study, training and work goals.
Health of children
Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is a national register that records vaccinations given to people of all ages living in Australia.
Contents
Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) system
Economic Security Strategy (ESS) payment for families
Education Tax Refund paid through the Tax system
Education Tax Refund (ETR) payment for 2011-12
Helping parents return to work
Single Income Family Supplement (SIFS)
Related links
Additional financial assistance and bonus payments
Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme