At 1 April 2023
Below are the income limits for Special Needs Grants at 1 April 2023.
These income limits do not apply for Special Needs Grants for Transition from Care to Independence and emergency housing.
Family circumstances | Gross weekly income limit |
Single, 16 - 17 years | $783.91 |
Single, 18+ years | $900.93 |
Married, civil union or de facto couple (with or without children) | $1,308.60 |
Sole parent, 1 child | $1,093.25 |
Sole parent, 2+ children | $1,151.80 |
Income limits for young people transitioning from care to independence
Below are the income limits for Special Needs Grants for Transition from Care to Independence at 1 April 2023.
Family circumstances | Gross weekly income limit |
Single, 16 - 19 years | $900.93 |
Emergency housing
Below are the income limits for Special Needs Grants for emergency housing at 1 April 2023.
Family circumstances | Gross weekly income limit |
Single, 16 - 17 years | $584.36 |
Single, 18+ years | $671.59 |
Married, civil union or de facto couple (with or without children) | $975.49 |
Sole parent, 1 child | $814.95 |
Sole parent, 2+ children | $858.59 |
Current rates
For the current rates see:
