ABSTUDY customer in state care 010-02040060

Amy is a 15 year old secondary student who has left the parental home to live with another carer.

If this carer has claimed foster care allowance for Amy, they may also be entitled to Family Tax Benefit (FTB), ABSTUDY School Term Allowance, and School fees assistance.

This is subject to the usual conditions. Student will be eligible for Health Care Card with no parental means test.

George is a 16 year old Australian Apprentice who has elected to live in a government funded refuge or residential care facility.

The state has not accepted responsibility for George. Thus, George is not assessed as being in state care.

George should be assessed for Homeless rate as per the usual protocols.