Supported Living Payment : Contents
Release from prison
A client may be entitled to Supported Living Payment when they are released from prison. The date to recommence payment depends on the length of time the client has been in prison.
Period in prison less than 31 days
If the period in prison is less than 31 days an initial stand-down is not imposed if they apply for a benefit immediately after their release.
Period in prison more than 31 days
If the period in prison is 31 days or more, an initial stand-down will be imposed.
Partner
When the partner of a person in prison has been receiving a benefit, this will need to be reviewed from the date of release.
For more information see:
- Transfer between benefits
- Prisoners no stand-down applies
Legislation
- Exemptions from stand down: youth training, relationship breakdown, chronic illness, health condition, injury or disability from accident or birth, prison regulation 177(1)(5) Social Security Regulations 2018
