Community Program
Program 1: Household Essentials
This program assists IBN members and families with essential household bills and other living expenses.
Benefits
Up to $5,000 per financial year.
Up to $5,000 per financial year.
Eligibility
- All IBN members (subject to conditions and exclusions below).
- Members who are sharing a household may pool their individual benefits..
AVAILABLE items
Costs related to running a household or for personal living expenses.
Items NOT available
- Fines, bankruptcy expenses, taxes or debts
- Rental bonds and hotel bonds
- Mortgage payments and home deposits
- Donations
- Gaming equipment (e.g. Playstation, Xbox)
- Foxtel and online subscriptions (e.g. Netflix)
- Cigarettes, alcohol and gambling (e.g. Lotto)
- Weapons
- Hire cars
- Recreational vehicles (e.g. quad bikes, boats,
jet skis). - Wealth creation investments such as home
deposits, shares, bonds, superannuation, or
other financial products.
Conditions
- Members who are sharing a household may pool benefits but may not assign their benefits to a
different household. - The address for delivery of purchased items or household bills must be the registered residential
address of the IBN Member applicant (except food and fuel). - Food and fuel are only available at participating outlets.
- IBN does not pay hotel bonds or damages. Members are responsible for these items and must
deal directly with the hotel using their own cash or card.
Supporting documents
- Program application form
- Original supplier quotes or invoices showing payment details.
- Lease agreement for rent payments
Application Processing Time
Up to 10 working days once all the documents have been received by IBN.
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