PACMAN Chapter 7 Part 1 Division 2: Family type fast-find index

Division 2: Family type fast-find index

7.1.10   Overview
7.1.11   Members without dependants
7.1.12   Members with dependants
7.1.13   Members with dependants (unaccompanied)

7.1.10 Overview

Many housing conditions depend on a member's dependant category. This Division is an index to the housing conditions that apply to each type of member. It provides a quick reference to the main features of housing assistance for members. The references link to the rules for housing entitlements.

7.1.11 Members without dependants

These references apply to members without dependants.

Item	Reference	What it does
*Introduction*
1.	7.3.9 Member who can choose to live out See: Part 3 Division 1	Allows some members to live out and get rent allowance.
*Definitions*
2.	7.1.15 Posting location See: Division 3	Posting location is a concept used throughout housing assistance. This clause defines some exceptions to the basic meaning.
3.	7.1.16 Suitable accommodation See: Division 3	The type of housing a member may live in is defined differently for each type of member.
*Living-in accommodation*
4.	7.3.7 Member who may choose to live in See: Part 3 Division 1	Allows members to choose to live in, if they have no suitable own home.
5.	7.3.23 Member exempt from contribution See: Part 3 Division 3	Exemption from contribution for a member living in temporarily for Service reasons.
6.	7.3.34 Contributions for accommodation ashore See: Part 3 Division 4	Members must pay for accommodation ashore, when their ship is in its home port.
*Temporary accommodation allowance*
7.	7.4.13 Number of rooms in temporary accommodation See: Part 4 Division 2	Shows the number of bedrooms in the accommodation member is entitled to stay in.
8.	7.4.26 Rate of contribution See: Part 4 Division 5	Members without dependants have different rates of contribution.
*House hunting trips*
9.	7.1.18 Member who is eligible See: Division 4	Members without dependants may be eligible for a house-hunting trip to find a rented home.
*Choice accommodation*
10.	Part 5A Member without dependants and member with dependants (unaccompanied) choice accommodation See: Part 5A	Members without dependants may be offered accommodation provided under Part 5A by Defence Housing Australia.

7.1.12 Members with dependants

These special conditions apply to members with dependants.

Item	Reference	What it does
*Definitions*
1.	7.1.15 Posting location See: Division 3	Posting location is a concept used throughout housing assistance. This clause defines some exceptions to the basic meaning.
2.	7.1.16 Suitable accommodation See: Division 3	The type of housing a member may live in is defined differently for each type of member.
*House hunting trips*
3.	7.1.18 Member who is eligible See: Division 4	Members with dependants may be eligible for a house-hunting trip to find a Service residence or rented home.
4.	7.1.25 Families with special needs See: Division 4	A member with dependants may get a pre-posting visit, if the member's family has special needs.
*Living-in accommodation*
5.	7.3.5 Entitlement to housing assistance while living in See: Part 3 Division 1	Housing for the dependants of a member who is required to live in.
6.	7.3.8 Member who may choose to live in See: Part 3 Division 1	Allows a member with dependants to choose to occupy living-in accommodation that is not required for another member.
7.	7.3.22 Members who do not pay to live in See: Part 3 Division 3	Exemption from contribution for a member living in temporarily for Service reasons.
*Temporary accommodation allowance*
8.	7.4.12 Member required to live in See: Part 4 Division 2	Requires members with the rank of Major or lower to use living-in accommodation, if available.
9.	7.4.26 Rate of contribution See: Part 4 Division 5	Members with dependants have different rates of contribution.
*Choice accommodation*
10.	Part 5A Member without dependants and member with dependants (unaccompanied) choice accommodation See: Part 5A	Members with dependants may continue to live in accommodation provided under Part 5A by Defence Housing Australia. The member must have been living in the accommodation before they become a member with dependants and have approval under clause 7.5A.10 to remain in the accommodation.

7.1.13 Members with dependants (unaccompanied)

These special conditions apply to members with dependants (unaccompanied).

Item	Reference		What it does
*Introduction*
1.	7.3.9 Member who can choose to live out See: Part 3 Division 1		Allows some members to live out.
*Definitions*
2.	7.1.15 Posting location See: Division 3		Posting location is a concept used throughout housing assistance. This clause also defines some exceptions to the basic meaning.
3.	7.1.16 Suitable accommodation See: Division 3		The type of housing a member may live in is defined differently for each type of member.
*Living-in accommodation*
4.	7.3.5 Entitlement to housing assistance while living in See: Part 3 Division 1		Members who are required to live in, are also entitled to housing for their dependants.
5.	7.3.22 Members who do not pay to live in See: Part 3 Division 3		Members do not have to pay a contribution.
*Temporary accommodation allowance*
6.	7.4.12 Member required to live in See: Part 4 Division 2		Member may be required to live in.
*House hunting trips*
7.	7.1.18 Member who is eligible See: Division 4		Members with dependants (unaccompanied) may be eligible for a house-hunting trip to find a rented home.
*Choice accommodation*
8.	Part 5A Member without dependants and member with dependants (unaccompanied) choice accommodation See: Part 5A	Members with dependants (unaccompanied) may be offered accommodation provided under Part 5A by Defence Housing Australia.

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