Child restraints for motor vehicles, and safety helmets

If a client meets all qualifications, a Recoverable Assistance Payment can be made to:

• purchase a new approved child restraint for a motor vehicle, for each child under 7 years of age who is dependent child of the client
• hire an approved child restraint for a motor vehicle from reputable agencies, for each child under 7 years of age who is a dependent child of the client or
• purchase a new cycle safety helmet for each school aged dependent child of the client

Where the motor vehicle needs an attachment to fit the child restraint, this cost can be included in the purchase.

Except where exceptional circumstances exist, payment for each dependent child cannot exceed:

• 6 weeks of the appropriate rate of Supported Living Payment that the client would be entitled to receive or
• $200

whichever is the least amount.