Welfare and allowances for Australian immigrants

As early as 19 10, the social security system has been established, and the welfare of Australian immigrants is one of the best in the world. New immigrants can enjoy 10 basic social welfare. Australia is the country with the highest welfare among developed countries, with a fairly complete social welfare network covering six states. Australia has a variety of social welfare and security allowances, and all residents and citizens who have obtained Australian green card status can enjoy their welfare benefits. Australian immigrant welfare is reflected in:

1. Pension policy, women over 60 years old and men over 65 years old can enjoy pensions;

2. Free medical care for all (medical insurance);

3. Apply to the government for special relief funds;

4. Government departments provide unemployment relief;

5. 12 Free compulsory education in primary and secondary schools;

6. Before the child 18 years old, enjoy the child support and allowance from the welfare department;

7. Interest-free government loans can be obtained for university tuition;

8. After the child 18 years old, enjoy the student allowance;

9. Low-income allowance;

10. Other benefits: maternity allowance, multi-child allowance, unmarried parents allowance, single parent allowance, etc.

Most families with children in Australia can enjoy family allowance, and low-income people also have subsidies. Unified national health insurance system? Medical insurance? Provide assistance to the general public and provide free medical care to pensioners.

Medical insurance: National insurance is Australia's national health insurance plan. New immigrants can enjoy most free medical services immediately, and patients with national insurance diseases can also enjoy free treatment in public hospitals.

Pension: To enjoy a pension in Australia, men must be 65 years old and women must be 60 years old. The spouse of a pensioner can receive a pension, even if he or she is not eligible. The amount of pension will depend on personal income and assets, generally about 35% of the average weekly salary. Pensioners can get preferential medical drugs and other health insurance benefits, as well as concessions including reducing transportation fees, local taxes, electricity fees and car registration fees.

Unemployment benefit: about 330 Australian dollars every two weeks. Anyone who has the ability to work and is willing to find a job but can't find a job can accept it, but new immigrants will have to wait two years before they can apply.

Child support: families with children can receive child support if their annual income does not exceed 65,000 Australian dollars, and the amount depends on the age and number of children, total family income and property.

Children's education: immigrant children can enjoy the same educational opportunities and conditions as Australians. The Australian government provides funds for early childhood education, free compulsory education from primary school to high school 12 years and higher education. Students need to pay for higher education. The undergraduate course is usually three or four years, and the tuition fee is 5,000 Australian dollars per year. For graduate students, the tuition fee is 8000- 10000 Australian dollars per year, but you have the opportunity to apply for interest-free loans and scholarships from the government.

Special relief fund: paid to people who have difficulties in life. New immigrants can only apply if the situation changes beyond their control. It is about 330 Australian dollars per person every two weeks.

Maternity allowance: A one-time maternity allowance of $950 can be given to each child to help add supplies to the newborn.

In addition, there are study allowance, sickness and disability allowance, disaster allowance, remote area allowance, widow allowance, nursing allowance, spouse allowance, telephone allowance, rent allowance, transportation allowance, child care allowance and so on.

Most new immigrants in Australia have to wait two years before they can apply for some social security benefits, including unemployment benefits and study allowances, excluding medical allowances, child support, special relief funds, university scholarships and tuition interest-free loans.