Most useful information for looking for work

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. How to report and manage your payment

Prepare to transfer to Age Pension from JobSeeker Payment

You can’t get JobSeeker Payment if you’re over Age Pension age.

1. Top payments
2. Energy Supplement

How to get Energy Supplement

You don't need to apply for Energy Supplement. We’ll include it with your regular payment.

1. Youth Allowance
2. Youth Allowance for job seekers

When to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers

When you can submit your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.

1. Top payments
2. Mobility Allowance

How much Mobility Allowance you can get

You can get a standard rate or higher rate of Mobility Allowance depending on your circumstances.

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. How to report and manage your payment

Change of circumstances when you get JobSeeker Payment

You need to tell us if your circumstances change as it can affect your JobSeeker Payment.

Weekly payment option

Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.

1. Special Benefit
2. How to manage your payment

Transfer to Age Pension

If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.

1. Top payments
2. Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement

Who can get the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement

You’ll get this supplement if you’re in the Skills for Education and Employment program.

1. If you’re a principal carer
2. What exemptions may apply for principal carers

Exemptions if you’re a principal carer and a foster or kinship carer

If you’re both a principal carer and a foster or kinship carer, you may be temporarily exempt from your mutual obligation requirements.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

How much JobSeeker Payment you can get

We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your circumstances.