Some useful information
Remember too, that benefits may also be obtained through Centrelink such as the Carers Allowance and/or Carers Payment. In cases where you as a veteran, for example, are unable to look after yourself and someone from your family (or a friend) spends considerable time caring for you this may also be an option.
You might also like to make inquiries about:
- Transport assistance e.g. multi-user tax program, Australian Red Cross transport help.
- Special cash advances
- State & Local Government concessions, grants and other assistance.
- Winter energy concessions.
- Pharmaceutical Allowance Benefits.
- Occupational Therapy aids in the home etc.
- Respite Care.
- Funeral arrangements and recognition of service, RSL rituals.
