The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) is one-off support from the Australian Government to help young people who are leaving Care to meet some of the costs involved in moving to independent living.

If you are eligible for TILA you can get assistance of up to $1,500 in paying for some of the things you need to successfully make the transition to independence.

Purchases may include home establishment items such as white goods, furniture, bedding and manchester, furnishings, kitchen appliances as well as clothing, educational and employment expenses. For further details of the sorts of purchases which can be made please visit the Purchases page in the FAQ section.

Recent News & Updates

• TILA Overview

  TILA was developed in response to the Youth Pathways Action Plan Taskforce Footprints to the Future Report which emphasised the need to improve the provision of support services to young people as they make the transition to independent living.

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• Program Structure

  This page contains a diagram illustrating the TILA program structure and the nature of the interactions which take place between involved parties.

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• How to Apply

  This page contains information to assist referring workers when submitting a TILA application on behalf of a young person to Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS) for assessment.

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• TILA Guidelines

  The Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) have developed a set of guidelines for the national Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) Program. This document is reviewed periodically and available to view online (using Adobe Reader) or download to your personal computer.

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• Glossary of Terms

  This page contains definitions of terms used in the TILA Guidelines and on this web site to assist referring workers when applying for the TILA allowance on behalf of a young person.

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