Jeff is a sole parent, with a seven year old daughter, Lucy. Jeff receives Parenting Payment, and Family Tax Benefit and rent assistance. They rent a unit on the private market.
How will his Centrelink entitlements change when Lucy turns eight?
Jeff should be entitled to:
- Newstart Allowance
- Pensioner Concession Card
- Family Tax Benefit A and B
- Rent Assistance
- Child Care Benefit for out of school hours care.
Jeff will have increased workforce participation requirements and will have to enter into an Activity Agreement once Lucy turns eight. He will be referred to a Job Network provider who can help him access extra assistance in relation to employment transition or study.
