About this resource

This booklet has been developed, together with a model trust deed, to help families who have decided to set up a Special Disability Trust.

The booklet includes information on:

  • planning for the future, taking account of disability issues generally,
  • how families can use trusts to provide for family members with disability, and
  • availability of concessions from social security and veterans' entitlement means tests for eligible family members establishing a Special Disability Trust.

Other languages

The Special Disability Trusts: getting things sorted booklet edition is also available in multiple languages. It can be downloaded as a PDF below.

Note: The Special Disability Trust English version booklet was updated in November 2014, however other languages have not been updated.

Resource details

Date published: 1 Nov 2014
Last updated: 6 Mar 2025
Resource expiry date: 30 Nov 2024

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