Government payments
Information and eligibility requirements for government payments available to those with a child attending high school.
Child Care Subsidy
You may be able to get help with the cost of before and after school care, including vacation care, as part of the Child Care Subsidy if your child is:
- 13 or under, or
- 14 to 18 with disability.
If you get the Child Care Subsidy and meet certain criteria, you may also be able to get the Additional Child Care Subsidy.
Living Away from Home Allowance
The Living Away from Home Allowance is a payment for eligible children in NSW who have to board away from home to access a high school education.
Your eligibility depends on several factors, including:
- family income
- distance from high school
- further criteria, such as a medical condition.
Learn more about the Living Away from Home Allowance at the NSW Department of Education.
Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme
The Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme is a group of payments for parents and carers of children who cannot go to a local state school because of:
- geographical isolation
- disability
- special needs.
Learn more about the Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme at Services Australia.