Parenting Payment Partnered — separated due to illness, respite care or prison
What is it?
Parenting Payment Partnered — separated due to illness, respite care or prison is part of the Parenting Payment program — an Australian government benefit. It is available across Australia.
How much can you get?
$866 per fortnight (income-tested; actual amount may be lower)
≈ $22,516 per year before income test
Who can apply?
- Must be: Dependent children
- Residency status: one of — Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen (Special Category Visa), holder of another eligible visa
- Must be: Living in Australia
- Relationship status: partnered (married or de facto)
- Special living arrangement: separated by illness respite or prison
- Youngest child's age (years): less than 6
- Total assets: less than $572,500
Always check the official source for full and current eligibility requirements.
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