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Assistance from the Australian Government

Assistance from the Australian Government

Financial Assistance from the Australian Government

The Australian Government provides a range of family assistance payments, concessions and rebates to carers and grandparents who have parenting responsibilities for children in care. Government payments can change.

The link here provides up to date information about these payments.

Want to become a carer?
To become a foster carer your ability to care and nurture a child is what really matters.
To learn more, visit the LWB foster care website