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Maximum payment for food

More than one food grant may be made in a 26-week period but unless exceptional circumstances exist, grants during a 26 week period must not exceed in total:

single person with no dependent children

$200.00

married, civil union or de facto couple with no dependent children

$300.00

married, civil union or de facto couple, or sole parent with 1 or 2 dependent children

$450.00

married, civil union or de facto couple, or sole parent with 3 or more dependent children

$550.00

Legislation

A 26-week period, in relation to a Special Needs Grant, means the 26 weeks immediately preceding the date of application for the Grant.