Young Parent Payment : Contents
Assistance during an initial stand-down and/or benefit application process
Young people who have an initial stand-down cannot get an Emergency Benefit, Temporary Additional Support or Accommodation Supplement during the stand-down.
Exception
If a young person was receiving Accommodation Supplement paid as a non-beneficiary they can continue to receive this during the initial stand-down.
Special Needs Grants
If a young person is suffering hardship they may be able to receive a Special Needs Grant.
For more information see:
- Special Needs Grants Assistance during an initial stand-down and/or benefit application process
Legislation
- How non-entitlement period, etc, affects supplementary benefits, and spouse or partner section 230 Social Security Act 2018
