The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

Family Assistance Guide updates - 2024

20 March 2024 (v1.253)

Page Title Details
1.1.G.12 General practitioner Clarified definition.
1.1.J.20 Job Plans (ACCS (transition to work)) Clarified definition.
1.1.L.28 Listed medical practitioner New page.
1.1.M.40 Medical practitioner (FTB, CCS) Updated Act reference.
2.1.1.25 Shared care of an FTB child Updated Act reference.
2.1.3.20 CCS immunisation requirements Clarified policy.
2.1.3.40 Immunisation - approved exemptions (FTB) Clarified policy.
2.1.3.70 Recognised health checks Clarified policy.
2.8.4.10 ACCS (transition to work) - eligibility Clarified policy.
2.8.4.20 ACCS (transition to work) - income support payments & income requirements Clarified policy.
2.8.4.30 ACCS (transition to work) - Job Plan requirements Clarified policy.
2.8.4.40 ACCS (transition to work) - activity requirements Clarified policy.
2.8.4.50 ACCS (transition to work) - applications Clarified policy.
2.8.4.60 ACCS (transition to work) - evidentiary requirements Clarified policy.
2.8.4.70 ACCS (transition to work) - time limits Clarified policy.
3.1.4.30 Rent assistance Updated rates and thresholds.
3.6.2 FTB rent assistance - historical rates & thresholds Updated to reflect indexation.
3.6.3 FTB Part B - historical rates Clarified policy.
4.4.2.10 Change in non-income related circumstances Clarified policy.
4.4.4 Reassessment of FTB - income support cancelled or employment income nil rate period Clarified policy.
4.6.1.10 CCS - making an effective claim Updated Act references and policy.
7.2.3 Debt recovery from FA entitlement Clarified policy.

5 February 2024 (v1.252)

Page Title Details
1.1.I.10 Immunisation requirements (FTB, CCS) Clarified policy.
2.1.1.25 Shared care of an FTB child Clarified policy.
7.3.2.30 Waiving a small debt Clarified policy.

2 January 2024 (v1.251)

Page Title Details
1.1.M.10 Maintenance (FTB) Clarified policy.
2.1.1.110 Death of an FTB or regular care child Clarified policy.
3.1.1.40 Calculating FTB bereavement payment Clarified policy.
3.2.1 Adjusted taxable income - general provisions Clarified policy.
6.4.1.20 Payments affected by reconciliation Clarified policy.
6.4.1.40 Outcomes of reconciliation Clarified policy.
7.4 Child support debts Updated Act references.