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Child Disability Allowance : Contents

Change in age

A change in the age of the child (that Child Disability Allowance is paid for) can affect whether or not they still meet the definition of a dependent child and if the client will still meet the qualifications for Child Disability Allowance.

Child turns 16

When a child turns 16 they may be able to get Supported Living Payment. Child Disability Allowance must stop if Supported Living Payment is granted.

A child who turns 16 can still be considered a dependent child unless the child is:

Note generally a child is still a dependent child when they start part-time employment

Note getting a Student Loan does not always mean a child is financially independent

  • getting a main benefit in their own right or
  • financially independent

Note a child does not have to be attending school to remain a dependent child up until the age of 18.

Child turns 18

When a child turns 18, Child Disability Allowance must stop from the start of the pay period following their 18th birthday except where a child is continuing in education and is not financially independent.

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Full-time employment is paid employment for 30 hours or more each week. This includes temporary or casual employment during any week that a person works for 30 hours or more.

Legislation

Part-time employment is paid employment that averages not less than 20 hours per week, calculated over the preceding 3 month period.

Exception

Part-time work is employment that averages not less than 15 hours per week, calculated over the preceding 3 month period, for the following purposes: