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Away from Home Allowance

Away from Home Allowance is a weekly payment which helps carers with the living costs for 16 or 17 year olds who are living away from home while on a tertiary or training course.

We pay the allowance to the carer of the young person.

Who can get it
How much you can get
For more information
How to apply

Who can get it

You may get an Away from Home Allowance if:

  • you are the main carer of a 16 or 17 year-old young person
  • you are eligible for a family tax credit for the young person
  • the young person is dependent on you
  • the young person is living away from home while on a tertiary course or approved employment related training.

This information is a guide only. Please contact us to talk about your individual circumstances.

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How much you can get

This depends on yours and the young person’s circumstances.

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For more information

For a full explanation of the Away from Home Allowance you can go to our:

Manuals and procedures
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How to apply

Contact us to talk about your circumstances and we’ll explain how to apply.  We’ll normally arrange a meeting with you and will tell you what you need to bring.

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