Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
How to manage your Essential Medical Equipment Payment
Your options and obligations for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).
Changes to your circumstances and aged care costs
We need to know about changes to your circumstances. We review your aged care costs monthly.
Proof of Life compliance reviews if you’re older than 80 and live overseas
If you’re older than 80 and live outside Australia you may need to complete a Proof of Life Certificate form.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Supporting documents for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment
When you claim the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP), we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
What the Nth Qld Floods, Jan - Feb 2025 - Disaster Recovery Allowance is
Disaster Recovery Allowance is a short term payment to help you if North Queensland floods in January - February 2025 directly affects your income.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
How much Qld Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Disaster Recovery Allowance you can get
How much you get depends on your circumstances.