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Child Disability Assistance Payment
This is an annual payment to help with the cost of caring for a child with disability. You might be able to get the payment if you get a Carer Allowance.
Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
If you have been a carer in the past, you may be able to get this card. It allows you to pay less for medicines and has other concessions. It is for people who are aged between 16 and 25 years, are full-time students and were receiving a Carer Allowance Health Care Card when they turned 16.
Australian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program (the Program)
If you are a thalidomide survivor registered with the Program, the Thalidomide Support Service can help you with accessing support under the Program, including claiming from the Extraordinary Assistance Fund (EAF) and the Health Care Assistance Fund (HCAF). The Thalidomide Support Service can also help survivors to register and receive support from the NDIS and other relevant services and schemes.
Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme
This scheme provides a payment to help with the extra study costs for your children. You might be able to get this payment if your children can’t go to a state or public school because they live in an isolated area, have disability or have special health needs.
Brain Injury Australia - Resources and Information
Resources and information to help people with brain injury including personal finance, mental health support, and more.
Veteran Card
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides Veteran Cards to eligible veterans and their families. Depending on the type of card, these entitle you to free or cheaper healthcare, and discounts on medicine, transport, and water and energy bills.
Young Carer Bursary Program
This is financial help to reduce your need to have a part-time job if you are studying or training and taking care of someone. You might be able to get this payment if you are aged 12–25 years or under, in high school, or at university or TAFE.
Managing your finances
Information for new migrants about managing your finances.
Age Pension
If you are Age Pension age and receive a Disability Support Pension, you can apply to transfer to the Age Pension.
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Safety Net
If you spend a lot of money on medicines, you may be able to get them cheaper or free through this scheme. Talk with your pharmacist about how to track the cost of all your medicines and get a PBS Safety Net card. Find out what medicines are covered and how to apply for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Safety Net.