Amidst the inflation, is the additional assistance for the single-parenting payment enough for a family?

Nena Arabes is a single mother who receives financial support from the Australian government for her 3 children. Credit: Nena Arabes

Nena Arabes is a single mother who receives financial support from the Australian government for her 3 children. Credit: Nena Arabes

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced last May 9, 2023 that parents on the single parenting payment will be able to stay on the payment longer plus improved medical assistance for some.


Key Points
  • Parents on the single parenting payment will be receiving an extra $176.90 per fortnight.
  • The government also lowered the cost of seeing a GP for Commonwealth card concession holders and children under 16.
  • Nena Arabes is one of the few who receives assistance from the government for her 3 children, 2 of these have special needs.

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