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 - 2026

20 March 2026 (v1.272)

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2.1.3.20CCS immunisation requirementsAdded Act reference.
3.1.4.30Rent assistanceUpdated rates and thresholds.
3.6.2FTB rent assistance - historical rates & thresholdsUpdated to reflect indexation.
7.3.2.30Waiving a small debtUpdated policy and added Act references.

2 February 2026 (v1.271)

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2.8.1.40ACCS (child wellbeing) - determinationsClarified policy.
7.3.2.50Waiver in special circumstancesClarified policy and update Act reference.

2 January 2026 (v1.270)

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1.1.C.27Claim (CCS)Updated to reflect legislative change.
1.1.D.80Disabled person (CCS)Updated to reflect legislative change.
1.1.E.15Election of subsidised care (CCS)Updated to reflect legislative change.
1.1.E.30Entitlement (FTB, CCS, ACCS)Updated to reflect legislative change.
1.1.G.14Grandparent (CCS, ACCS)Updated to reflect legislative change.
1.2.6Child care subsidy (CCS) - descriptionUpdated to reflect legislative change.
2.6.4CCS eligibility – death of an eligible child or recipientUpdated to reflect legislative change and updated Act reference.
2.8.2.10ACCS (grandparent) eligibilityUpdated to reflect legislative change.
2.8.2.40ACCS (grandparent) – applicationsUpdated to reflect legislative change.
2.8.2.50ACCS (grandparent) – evidentiary requirementsUpdated to reflect legislative change.
2.8.3ACCS (temporary financial hardship)Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.8.4.40ACCS (transition to work) – activity requirementsUpdated to reflect legislative change.
2.8.4.50ACCS (transition to work) - ApplicationsUpdated to reflect legislative change.
2.8.4.80ACCS (transition to work) – most beneficial participation type principleUpdated to reflect legislative change.
3.5.2CCS – recognised participationUpdated to reflect legislative change.
3.5.4Calculating CCS entitlementUpdated to reflect legislative change.
3.5.5CCS & ACCS - exceptional circumstancesUpdated to reflect legislative change.
4.6.1.10CCS - making an effective claimUpdated to reflect legislative change.
4.6.1.20CCS - determination on effective claimUpdated to reflect legislative change.
5.2.1.40CCS & ACCS – change in participation/incomeUpdated to reflect legislative change.
6.2Internal reviewsUpdated to reflect legislative change.