Public Social Housing Income and Asset Limits in Victoria

Income and Asset Thresholds for Social Housing in Victoria, Australia.

Social housing is for people on low incomes who need housing, especially those who have recently experienced homelessness, family violence or have other special needs. It might be provided by the Government or by Community housing providers.

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Centrelinks 104 week waiting period

Centrelinks Newly arrived resident’s 104 week waiting period.

For many new arrivals to Australia there is a waiting period of 104 weeks, 2 years, before becoming entitled to any government social security benefits.

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Unemployment Benefits in Australia 2009

Unemployment Benefits in Australia.

An example of current benefits available to the unemployed in Australia at September 2009

NEWSTART ALLOWANCE

Maximum fortnightly payment

  • $456.00 single, no children
  • $493.30 single, with dependent child(ren)
  • $493.30 single, aged 60 or over, after nine continuous months on payment
  • $411.50 Partnered (each)
  • $574.50 single, principal
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