Reminder: From 1 July 2011, children with cerebral palsy, hearing or sight impairments, Down syndrome or Fragile X syndrome will be able to access additional support through the new Better Start program. Read more: Better Start
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Electricity rebates
The NSW government is offering new Medical Energy Rebates for people who have an inability to self-regulate body temperature when exposed to extremes (hot or cold) of environmental temperatures. This can include people with Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis.
Carer Payment
The Australian Government is urging parents and carers of children with severe disability to apply to Centrelink to test their eligibility for income support. Major reforms to the eligibility criteria for the Carer Payment (for children) were introduced in July 2009. The Carer Payment provides income support to parents and carers who, because of the demands of their caring role, are unable to support themselves.
New Carer Supplement
A new Carer Supplement has been introduced from June 2009 to assist people with caring responsibilities across Australia. The Carer Supplement is a $600 lump sum paid to people who, on 12 May 2009, were recipients of one of the following payments: Carer Allowance Adult Carer Allowance Child Carer Payment Wife Pension (Age) with Carer Allowance Wife Pension (DSP) with Carer Allowance DVA Carer Service Pension DVA Partner Service Pension with Carer Allowance.
Disability Support Pension and teenagers
Did you know that once a teenager with a disability turns 16, he or she may be eligible for the Disability Support Pension (DSP), even if they are still at school? Sue Werner, from SEDS (Sydney Employment Development Service) offers a few tips.
Telephone allowance
Centrelink’s Telephone Allowance helps people with the cost of home phone and internet access. To qualify for a payment of $22 per quarter, you must:
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