Glossary
halfway house
Halfway houses are also called “community residences”. When someone is serving a sentence, they may spend time in a halfway house.
household
The number of people in your household affects how much income assistance you can get. A household is also called a benefit unit.
A member of your household is someone who:
- lives with you, and
- is your dependant
A dependant is your:
- spouse,
- child or your spouse’s child who’s younger than 18,
- adult child or your spouse’s adult child who depends on you financially
If your spouse lives somewhere else but you’re still in a relationship, they’re part of your household. For example, they might be in another country waiting for a visa or away studying at school.