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  1. Assets test
  2. Asset types

Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals

Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.

  1. Family and domestic violence
  2. Where to get help

How we can help you with family and domestic violence concerns

We can help you access our payments and connect you to other support services.

  1. Special Benefit
  2. Who can get it

Income and assets test for Special Benefit

We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Special Benefit. We also use these to work out how much you can get.

  1. Living arrangements
  2. Relationship changes

Getting together for relationship changes

Being in a relationship, whether it’s new or not, can affect what payments you can apply for and how much you’ll get.

  1. Assets test
  2. Asset types

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.

  1. Higher education
  2. Most useful information

Claim for ABSTUDY Allowances and Part time Award form (SY021)

Use this form to claim ABSTUDY as a part time student, a full time student or Australian Apprentice claiming ABSTUDY Incidentals Allowance.

  1. Top payments
  2. Special Benefit

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.

  1. Assets test
  2. Asset types

Financial investments

The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.

  1. How we assess your claim
  2. Disability Medical Assessment

What to bring to your Disability Medical Assessment

You’ll need to bring some paperwork to your assessment. You can also bring someone for support.

  1. Carer Allowance
  2. How to manage your allowance

Breaks from caring when you get Carer Allowance

You can still get Carer Allowance if you take a break from providing care or your care receiver is in hospital.

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