What is TILA ?

TILA is one-off practical support from the Australian Government to assist some young people who are making the transition from formal and informal care to independent living.

If you are eligible for TILA you can get assistance in paying for some of the things you need to successfully make the transition to independent living.

 

 

You may be eligible to get TILA if ...

you are aged 15-25

You are in care or have been in care

You need help moving to independent living
 
 

 

What can be paid under the allowance ?
Foster Care
 
  • Connection to Utilities to assist in the establishment of housing
  • Moving expenses
  • Appliances
  • Whitegoods
  • Furnishings
  • Consumables
  • Financial or other counselling
  • Education
  • Transport to undertake studies or employment
  • Bus Tickets, Phone Cards etc
Indigenous Kinship Care
 
Juvenile Justice
 
Informal Out Of Home Care
 
Refuge
 
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