Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p106
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 106/293)
Character Range: 2251592–2257463

split-system air conditioner — installation or removal of window mounted air conditioners and heaters that are portable and have been purchased by the member.
                                                                                                                                                         iii.                                                                                                                                                        If carpet is a trigger for a severe allergic reaction in the resident family with special needs, as confirmed by specialist medical advice based on appropriate allergy testing — removal of carpets.
                                                                                                                                                         iv.                                                                                                                                                         Modifications that improve accessibility for the resident family with special needs.
    b.                                                                                                                                                   A Service residence in a higher rent band if the CDF is satisfied it is reasonable after considering the needs of the resident family with special needs.
    c.                                                                                                                                                   Housing located close to the school of the person with special needs.
2.  The CDF must be satisfied that house modifications under paragraph 1.a are appropriate and will not significantly alter the structure of the house.

8.6.9 Unpacking assistance during removal

1.  Subject to subsection 2, a member is eligible for unpacking assistance at their new housing benefit location or family benefit location if all the following apply.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                   The member requires assistance with unpacking for either of the following reasons.
                                                                                                                                                                         i.                                                                                          The member is absent due to Service reasons.
                                                                                                                                                                         ii.                                                                                         The member has a medical condition that limits their ability to unpack.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                   The CDF is satisfied of one the following after considering any medical evidence provided.
                                                                                                                                                                         i.                                                                                          If the person with special needs is an adult — that the person has a severe medical issue that will limit their ability to assist with unpacking.
                                                                                                                                                                         ii.                                                                                         If the person with special needs is not an adult — that the person has a severe medical issue that will limit the member or their partner's ability to assist with unpacking.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                   The member is eligible for a removal under Chapter 6 Part 5.
2.  In this section unpacking assistance means assistance that meets all the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                   It is limited to 2 Commonwealth removalists assisting for 4 hours in duration.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                   It is provided at the time the home contents are delivered.

Division 2: Assistance when there is no removal to a new housing benefit location or family benefit location

8.6.10 Purpose

   The purpose of this Division is to provide assistance to a member who has resident family or recognised other persons with special needs who has not been granted a removal to a new housing benefit location or family benefit location.

8.6.11 Member this Division applies to

   This Division applies to a member who meets all the following.
   a.                                                              They have any of the following who has special needs.
                                                                   i.                                                      Accompanied resident family.
                                                                   ii.                                                     Recognised other persons who reside in the members housing benefit location.
   b.                                                              They are not eligible for assistance under Division 1.

8.6.12 Additional assistance

1.  Subject to subsection