Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner has income you need to let us know so you don’t get a debt. This includes if you get special types of income.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
Seasonal work preclusion period
This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
- Youth Disability Supplement
- How to manage your supplement
Manage the money you get from your payment
We’ve got tips and tools to help you with budgeting, borrowing and credit, and managing debt.