There are a multitude of social welfare support payments available from the Federal Government to help people in need or stop them from falling through the cracks, but how many of the Gympie region’s 51,000 residents are using them?
Figures from the Australian Government, as of September last year, reveal how widespread social economic support is across the region; and you may even be eligible for financial assistance without knowing.
ABSTUDY, Living Allowance
20 locals receive ABSTUDY for Living Allowance – fortnightly payments to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with living costs while studying or training.
To receive this allowance, you must: