For advice on these issues, contact your local Community Legal Centre
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Below you will find a list of all the links that have been categorised as “Income & Government Assistance”
Tasmanian Law Handbook chapter on social security measures
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/social-security/
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
Also in: Government & Legal Services
Centrelink are responsible for the development of service delivery policy and provide access to social, health and other payments and services. On 26 October 2004, Centrelink was created as part of the Finance and Administration portfolio. The Human Services Legislation Amendment Act 2011 integrated Medicare Australia and Centrelink into the Department of Human Services on 1 July 2011.
Web Address: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/
Also in: Advocacy , Aged Care , Alcohol and Other Drugs , Consumers, Money & Debt , Counselling and support
What government support is available for families, single parents, partners and carers?
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service
Also in: Custody Arrangements , De Facto relationships , Housing Support , Marriage , Relationships
Special Benefit is a “safety net” that provides income support for people who do not qualify for another social security payment, and who need financial support.
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service
Also in: Housing Support
If you are unhappy about a Centrelink decision relating to your payments, there are options to challenge the decision,
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service
You may be entitled to a Carer Payment if you provide constant care or supervision to an adult or child with a disability or terminal illness.
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service
Also in: Disability Discrimination , Guardianship , Health & Ageing , Parental Responsibilities
Your superannuation benefits can be paid to you or your dependants in different circumstances including resignation, retirement, total and permanent disability, total and temporary disability, and death benefits.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/superannuation/superannuation-benefits/
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
Also in: Accidents & Insurance , Finance , Wages & Conditions , Wills and Estates , Work & Workers
Bereavement Allowance is payable for a maximum of 14 weeks after the death of a person’s partner.
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service
Also in: Health , Relationships , Wills and Estates
Information about eligibility for the age pension, disability support pension or carer’s allowances
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/social-security/pensions/
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
If you are in severe financial hardship, have just come out of prison or are recently homeless, or have just arrived in Australia, you may be entitled to a crisis payment to assist you to find accommodation. Some people are also entitled to ongoing rent assistance.
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service
Also in: Domestic Violence , Housing Support , Support Services , Support services
