Income and asset limits for one-off costs
If you apply for a payment for a one-off cost, there are income and cash asset limits that you have to meet.
Your income will be assessed either weekly or yearly, depending on the kind of help you qualify for.
Part of the criteria to get a payment for a one-off cost (e.g., food or dental treatment), is that it depends on:
- how much you and your partner earn
- any money or cash assets you and your partner have.
Your income will be assessed either weekly or yearly, depending on the kind of help you qualify for.
The following income and cash asset limits apply:
Current income limits
| If you are: | Weekly income before tax is less than |
|---|---|
| Single and 16 to 17 years old | $879.17 |
| Single and 18 years old or over | $1,010.41 |
| Couple (with or without children) | $1,467.61 |
| Sole parent with 1 child | $1,226.09 |
| Sole parent with 2 or more children | $1,291.75 |
Asset limits
These don't include the things you need for day-to-day living, e.g. your home, car, and some payments after a severe weather event. They do include things like money in the bank, or a second property.
| If you are: | Your assets are worth less than |
|---|---|
| Single | $1,411.22 |
| Couple (with or without children) or sole parent | $2,351.46 |
Food
We may be able to help you if you have no other way to pay for food e.g., no money in the bank and no cash assets.
Talk to us about your situation.