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At 1 April 2025

Below are the income limits for Special Needs Grants at 1 April 2025.

These income limits do not apply for Special Needs Grants for Transition from Care to Independence.

Family circumstances

Gross weekly income limit

Single, 16 - 17 years

$854.30

Single, 18+ years

$981.83

Married, civil union or de facto couple (with or without children)

$1,426.10

Sole parent, 1 child

$1,191.41

Sole parent, 2+ children

$1,255.22

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 2025.

Family circumstances

Gross weekly income limit

Single, 16 - 19 years

$981.83

Current rates

For the current rates see: