Home Detention
A client may be in prison for a short time before being released on home detention.
Home detainees can apply for an exemption from their youth activity obligations. Young people on home detention should be encouraged to undertake education and training options suitable to their circumstances.
Period in prison is 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 thirty-one days or more, an initial stand-down will be imposed and the client will also have access to a Steps to Freedom Special Needs Grant to assist them during the stand-down.
Partner
When the partner of a person in prison has been receiving a benefit, this will be reviewed from the date of release.
For more information see:
- Young Parent Payment Court imposed conditions
- Transfer between benefits
- Release from prison
