How do I Qualify for Rent Assistance?
A new migrant would qualify for Rent Assistance if they:

* Have dependent children and
* receive more than the base rate of Family Tax Benefit

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/inte..._assistance.htm

How much Rent Assistance do I get?

A Couple with 1 child could get a Maximum payment of $118.30 per fortnight, if the fortnightly rent is more than $332.17.

A Couple with 3 or more children could get a Maximum payment of $133.70 per fortnight, if the fortnightly rent is more than $352.71.

Based on info as at 08/06/2006