Australian Capital Territory - Apply to Claim for Mobility Allowance

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Procedure

Apply online:

1. To Apply to Claim for Mobility Allowance, the applicant has to make the application online via link
2. If the applicant is the user click the “Create account”.
3. Select the option of Continue with Email or Continue with Digital Identity.
4. Read the terms and conditions and click the “Next” button.
5. Enter the email ID and click the “Next” button.
6. The applicant will get the code from the given email and enter the code and then click the “Next” button.
7. Enter the mobile number and click the “Next” button.
8. Now create the password and click the “Next” button.
9. In the final step, the applicant will be asked a question, complete the answer and click the “Submit” button.
10. The applicant has to now go back to the sign-in page.
11. Enter the username and password and click the “Sign-in” button.
12. The applicant has to select the claim in the list.
13. Followed by selecting the “Career Adjustment Payment Claim” option from the list.
14. The applicant has to enter all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
15. Also, upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
16. Once completed with all the information click the “Submit” button.
17. There is no fee for claiming a Special Benefit.
18. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
19. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
20. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
21. Every application is considered on a case-by-case basis and a decision on Carer Adjustment Payment claims will be made by a senior officer in the Department of Social Services (DSS).
22. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
23. If the application is approved, you will receive Mobility Allowance fortnightly.
24. This entire process can be completed within 10 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Medical certificate
• Qualification certificate
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• For more details link

Office Locations & Contacts

Services Australia
PO Box 9822
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Fax - 03 9605 7987
Phone - 1300 361 457
Contact link and link

NOTE: Enter the postcode and click the “Locate” button to find the nearest office.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be an Australian resident and over 16 years of age and age-pension age, have a disability or medical condition that limits his/her ability to use public transport and meet certain residency and income requirements.

Fees

• The fee for this claim is free of cost.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 10 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Personal name
• Address
• Age
• Date of birth
• Contact details
• Income and expenses details
• Date
• Declaration
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Apply to Claim for Mobility Allowance is a process in Australia where eligible individuals with a disability, illness or injury can apply for financial assistance from the government to help with the cost of travel to and from work, study, or training.
• Mobility Allowance is designed to help cover the cost of travel for individuals who are unable to use public transport without substantial assistance or for whom public transport is not accessible.

Information which might help

• For more information link
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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