We're almost two months into 2023, and cost of living expenses continue to put pressure on families across the country.
The government announced a variety of additional supports as part of Budget 2023 with changes to social welfare and other government supports. But for many people, paying expensive monthly bills and filling a fridge is getting more difficult due to inflation and doesn't seem to be slowing down quite yet.
However, there are four handy little-known social welfare payments that can help ease the burden; the One Parent Family Payment, Back to Work Family Dividend, Living Alone Increase, and Homemakers Scheme. Here's everything to known about these payments and how to claim them: