Current stand-down periods

A client's initial stand-down period is based on their family circumstances and average income.

The AOTWW rate as at 5 August 2026 is $1,700.68.

For information about the calculation of initial stand-down periods see:

• Formula for initial stand-down periods

For previous stand-down periods see:

• Introduction

Initial stand-down periods at 5 August 2026 for a single person.

Initial stand-down periods at 5 August 2026 for a couple with no children.

Initial stand-down periods at 5 August 2026 for a couple with 1 child.

Initial stand-down periods at 5 August 2026 for a couple with 2 children.

Initial stand-down periods at 5 August 2026 for a couple with 3 children.

Initial stand-down periods at 5 August 2026 for a couple with 4 children.

Initial stand-down periods at 5 August 2026 for a couple with 5 children.

Initial stand-down periods at 5 August 2026 for a sole parent with 1 child.

Initial stand-down periods at 5 August 2026 for a sole parent with 2 children.

Initial stand-down periods at 5 August 2026 for a sole parent with 3 children.

Initial stand-down periods at 5 August 2026 for a sole parent with 4 children.

Initial stand-down periods at 5 August 2026 for a sole parent with 5 children.

The initial stand-down period charts provided have only been assessed for a couple or sole parent with up to 5 dependent children. When a client has more than 5 dependent children to be taken into account, you will need to adjust the average income range in the assessment charts.

You need to select the particular family circumstance plus 5 children and add $80 per week onto the average income range for each additional dependent child to be taken into account.

Example

To find the initial stand-down period for a couple with 7 dependent children who have an average income of $2,170.15 per week.

Step 1. Select the initial stand-down assessment for a couple with 5 dependent children at 5 August 2026.

Step 2. Adjust this assessment by $160 per week (that is 2 X $80) for a couple with 7 dependent children.

Result the initial stand-down period for a couple with 7 dependent children and an average income of $2,170.15 per week would be 1 week.