Examples - sole parents
Example 1
The temporary caregiver is to be paid Emergency Maintenance Allowance at the equivalent Unsupported Childs Benefit rate while caring for 1 child aged 14 years during the sole parent client's imprisonment.
Unsupported Child's Benefit (as at 1 April 2026) | $350.58 |
Less family tax credit (as at 1 April 2026) | $151.91 |
Equals amount to add as a non-standard rate | $198.67 |
Example 2
The temporary caregiver is to be paid Emergency Maintenance Allowance at the equivalent Unsupported Childs Benefit rate while caring for 2 children aged 14 and 10 years during the sole parent client's imprisonment.
Unsupported Childs Benefit (as at 1 April 2026):
| $677.74 |
Less family tax credit (as at 1 April 2026):
| $275.69 |
Equals amount to add as a non-standard rate | $402.05 |
Example 3
The temporary caregiver is to be paid Emergency Maintenance Allowance at the Sole Parent Support rate while caring for 2 children aged 14 and 10 years during the sole parent client's imprisonment. It has been agreed to include the rent of the client's home of $150.00.
Unsupported Childs Benefit (as at 1 April 2026):
| $677.74 |
Plus rent on client's home | $150.00 |
Sub total | $827.74 |
Less family tax credit (as at 1 April 2026):
| $275.69 |
Equals calculated amount required to assist the temporary caregiver to care for the client's children (rent included) | $552.05 |
Maximum Emergency Maintenance Allowance at Sole Parent Support rate (net as at 1 April 2026) | $521.52 |
In this case the amount payable is the maximum Emergency Maintenance Allowance at Sole Parent Support rate of $521.52. You don't need to add a non-standard rate.
