Special Needs Grant tables : Contents

Income limits (current)

Below are the income limits for Special Needs Grants at 1 April 2026.

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	$879.17
Single, 18+ years	$1,010.41
Married, civil union or de facto couple (with or without children)	$1,467.61
Sole parent, 1 child	$1,226.09
Sole parent, 2+ children	$1,291.75

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 2026.

Family circumstances	Gross weekly income limit
Single, 16 - 19 years	$1,010.41

For previous rates see:

Income limits before 1 April 2005 were the same as the Invalids Benefit cut-out points. For these cut-out points see:

For rates before 1 April 1998 please contact Helpline.

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