Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
Parental means test for the Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme
Under the scheme, only Additional Boarding Allowance is income tested.
Supporting people at risk in the Northern Territory
You may be on Income Management in the Northern Territory if an approved organisation referred you.
Referral for Income Management and BasicsCard because you get a vulnerable welfare payment
You may be on Income Management before 4 September 2023 because a social worker referred you or identified you as a vulnerable young person.
Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme payment types
Your child’s living arrangements determine which allowance or supplement you get under the Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme.
Payment rates of Assistance for Isolated Children
The amount of Assistance for Isolated Children you get depends on the student's living arrangements during the school year and number of eligible children in your family.
Assistance for Isolated Children if you get other payments
If you get another payment from us, you may also get the Assistance for Isolated Children payment.
Residence rules for Assistance for Isolated Children
To be eligible for Assistance for Isolated Children you must meet the residence rules.
Change of circumstances when you get Assistance for Isolated Children
If your circumstances change, this may affect your eligibility and payment of Assistance for Isolated Children.
Residence rules for Foster Child Health Care Card
To be eligible for a Foster Child Health Care Card you must meet residence rules.