Benefits for single parents?

Question

My parents are splitting up, and my Dad is going to see an accountant, but we would just like some info for assistance for single parents.

- Any kind of financial assistance for rent, school etc?

- His income is low because we have just started a business

- He will be full time carer or myself (16) and my brother (14)

- Do you need to get a divorce before you can get single parent assistance?

We live in Australia.

Thank you very much

Answer 1

yes you will get assistance if you apply and pass but you will only get it if you only earn a certain amount, witch as you said you do, so I'm sure ul be fine, no you don't have to get a divorce

Answer 2

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Answer 3

no you just need to have full cutody, yes you can get rent assistance, phone assistance, discount on winter bills, concession cards. Get your Dad to call centrlink and they will be helpful and get everything started. Also if he is having trouble buying school uniforms etc then the government will provide it, just talk to the principal.  

Answer 4

Yes there is heaps of financial assistance available, you need to contact centerlink. they do not need to be divorced yet but someone needs to verify they are separated. The parent taking the children will get the pension and family tax benefit and rent assistance. Cant tell you how much though sorry, I'm not a single parent but I have friends that are.Stay strong this wont be easy for any of you x x x