Other financial support
Families caring for a child with autism can access a range of benefits and subsidies, and may be eligible to financial assistance through a variety of grants designed to support families experiencing financial hardship.
AEIOU can provide you with information about:
- Helping Children with Autism
- Child Care Benefit
- Child Care Rebate
- Grandparents Child Care Rebate
- Jobs, Education and Training (JET) Assistance
- Net Medical Expense Tax Offset
- Medicare Safety Net
- GP Mental Health Care Plan
- Better Access to Mental Health Care Fact Sheet
- Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme QLD
- Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme SA
- Queensland Transport Companion Card
Further, your family may be eligble to apply for financial assistance through one of the following, noting this is not a comprehensive list:
Lynn Wright Memorial Fund
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What you can receive |
Financial support for persons attending AEIOU Foundation who are experiencing hardship that would disclude them from attending AEIOU's service. |
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How to Qualify |
All parents participating in the AEIOU program are eligible to apply, although they must demonstrate financial need. |
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How to Apply |
In writing, you can download an application via our website.
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Variety
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What you can receive |
Grants and scholarships are available (on a case by case basis) to support disabled children in need. |
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How to Qualify |
It is important that children must satisfy Variety’s standard criteria of need (sick, disabled or disadvantaged) and in the application process, families must demonstrate that they would otherwise be unable to provide the requested support for their child. |
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How to Apply |
In writing to Variety. Unit 1, 17 Alexandra Place, Murarrie, QLD 4172 Tel: 07 3907 9300 |
Parents whose children attend AEIOU Foundation can access more comprehensive information about available rebates, subsides and grants. A complete guide is available in all AEIOU Foundation centres, and our Enrolment and Fee Coordinator can be reached via enrolments@aeiou.org.au or by phoning 1300 273 435 for more information.
