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Orphans Benefit/Unsupported Childs Benefit

If a client is getting, or has been getting, Orphans Benefit or Unsupported Child's Benefit for a child in their care, this child is included as a dependent child in the stand-down calculation.

However, the Orphans Benefit/Unsupported Child's Benefit payments are not included as income for determining the average weekly income.