Transition
to Independent Living Allowance
TILA is a one-off payment (not a loan) to young people who are
or have been
- In State care (Formal care)
- Living away from their parents under the care of someone
else while under 18 years
(Informal care)
- Living in Indigenous Kinship care (Informal care)
- And who are at risk of an unsuccessful transition to independent
living
Eligibility:
- Young people between 15 - 25 who have been in Formal care
- Young people between 15 - 21 who have been in Informal care
and are on or have been on an independent payment from Centrelink
(YA - UTLAH, Disability pension, Special benefit) during the
time they were in care
For enquiries and referrals please contact:
The Regional Manager
Lutheran Community Care
St. Martin’s House
17 Edward Street
MOUNT GAMBIER S.A. 5290
Phone: 08 8723 2869
Faxed applications may be sent to: 08 8723 2854
For speedy processing
Applications must include – Referral form signed by young
person, Verification form signed by Centrelink or CYFS, and quotes
of the goods being purchased.
TILA is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community
Services.
Additional information about TILA, including application forms,
verification forms and frequently asked questions can be found
on:
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