Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00106:clause:2_21
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00106
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 21
Character Range: 82483–83655

21  Voluntary work
 (1) For the purposes of paragraph 12(2)(d) of Schedule 2 to the Family Assistance Act, an individual engages in recognised activity during a CCS fortnight if he or she engages in any of the following activities during the fortnight:
 (a) voluntary work which could reasonably be expected to improve the individual's work skills or employment prospects, or both;
 (b) voluntary work for a charitable, welfare or community organisation;
 (c) voluntary work for a school, preschool or a centre‑based day care service, if the work directly supports the learning and development of the children at the school, preschool or service.
Example: For paragraphs (b) and (c), examples include reading to children or providing support for other learning or development activities, and could include involvement in a school parents and citizens committee.
 (2) For the purposes of paragraph 12(4)(b) of that Schedule, if the individual, in a CCS fortnight, does not engage in any recognised activity except the activity prescribed under this section, the maximum number of hours that are to be counted towards the prescribed activity in that fortnight is 16 hours.