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Cash asset limits

For most categories of Special Needs Grant, the cash assets of the client and their partner (if any) applying for a Special Needs Grant must not exceed the appropriate asset limit:

Single person

Asset limit for a single person without dependent children

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

Asset limit for a married, civil union or de facto couple with or without dependent children

Special Needs Grant for food

Clients must have no cash assets when they apply for a Special Needs Grant for food.

Clients will not be eligible if they or their partner (if any) have any cash assets.

Bank overdraft

In most circumstances, a bank overdraft or credit facility is not considered a cash asset or resource available to a client.

However, a bank overdraft or credit facility is considered a cash asset or resource for a sole parent or couple with one or more dependent children who is applying for assistance during the initial stand-down and/or application process. These clients must have no cash assets and cannot obtain credit facilities.

For more information see:

Legislation

  • Cash Asset Limits clause 8 Special Needs Grants Programme
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