Most useful information for looking for work

1. How much you can get
2. Dependent or independent

Independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker

If you get Youth Allowance as a job seeker, there are several reasons we may consider you independent.

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. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

When to claim JobSeeker Payment

When you can submit your JobSeeker Payment claim depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.

1. What your commitments are
2. Travel outside Australia

What the approved reasons for travel overseas are if you get JobSeeker Payment

To get JobSeeker Payment while you’re overseas, you must travel for an approved reason.

1. Prepare to transfer to Age Pension
2. Transfer to Age Pension

How to transfer to Age Pension online

Complete the following steps to transfer to Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.

Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older

Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.

1. What your commitments are
2. Getting a medical certificate

What happens when you give us a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment

We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting JobSeeker Payment.

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. Mobility Allowance

How to manage your Mobility Allowance

Your options and obligations for Mobility Allowance.

1. Looking for work
2. Most useful information

Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)

Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.