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Older Persons Grant

People aged 60 or older

Guide How to apply + checklist

Affidavit – Older Persons Grant (only if you lack documents)
Declaration and consent by applicant
Consent form for bank payment

Child Support Grant

Primary caregivers of children under 18

Guide How to apply + checklist

Affidavit – Child Support Grant
Declaration and consent by applicant
Consent form for bank payment

Disability Grant

Adults aged 18 to 59 who cannot work because of disability

Guide How to apply + checklist

Medical assessment referral form
Affidavit – Disability Grant
Declaration and consent by applicant
Consent form for bank payment

Care Dependency Grant

Caregivers of children with severe disabilities

Guide How to apply + checklist

Medical assessment referral form
Affidavit – Care Dependency Grant
Declaration and consent by applicant
Consent form for bank payment

Foster Child Grant

Foster parents with a Children's Court order

Guide How to apply + checklist

Affidavit – Foster Child Grant
Declaration and consent by applicant
Consent form for bank payment

Grant-in-Aid

People on an older persons, disability or war veterans grant who need full-time care

Guide How to apply + checklist

Medical assessment referral form
Affidavit – Grant-in-Aid
Declaration and consent by applicant

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