Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Supporting documents for Special Benefit
When you claim Special Benefit, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Starting your claim for JobSeeker Payment
You can start your claim for JobSeeker Payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.
JobKeeper Payment during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Your employer may have paid you JobKeeper Payment during Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Australian Taxation Office paid this to your employer if they’re eligible.
Who can get ABSTUDY Thesis Allowance
To get ABSTUDY Thesis Allowance you must be or have been a masters or doctorate student. You must also be getting or have gotten certain payments.
How much ABSTUDY Thesis Allowance you can get
The amount of ABSTUDY Thesis Allowance you can get depends on what level of study you are or were doing.
How to claim ABSTUDY Thesis Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim ABSTUDY Thesis Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Permanent independence for ABSTUDY
If you’re 22 or older we’ll treat you as permanently independent. We may also do this in certain circumstances.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re an orphan
You may be independent if you’re an orphan.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you have special adult status
You may be independent if you have special adult status through a traditional coming of age ceremony.