Special Benefit

To get this you must be:

You can’t get Special Benefit if you’re eligible for any other income support payment. Read more about getting a Centrelink payment.

Read the rules about who can get Special Benefit.

You may get Special Benefit if you’re not eligible for any other income support and you meet the eligibility rules.

The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.

Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.

Find out what you need to do to keep getting Special Benefit.

Your options and obligations for Special Benefit.

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