Most useful information for domestic violence

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. Special Benefit
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Special Benefit

To be eligible for Special Benefit you must meet the residence rules.

1. Special Benefit
2. How to keep your payment

Reviews of your Special Benefit

We review your Special Benefit to make sure you’re still eligible and getting the right amount.

1. Special Benefit
2. How to keep your payment

Change of circumstances when you get Special Benefit

We need to know about changes that could reduce, increase or stop your Special Benefit payment.

Privacy Notice for Automated Income Stream Reviews

Each year we review certain types of income streams using data matching.

Capability assessment

An assessment done by us to find out if you’re capable of meeting your current mutual obligation requirements.

Mutual obligation requirements in the Remote Australia Employment Service

Information for job seekers about mutual obligation requirements in the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES).

Veteran Payment affects your income support payment

Information to help you make a choice between Veteran Payment and an income support payment.

1. Special Benefit
2. How to claim

Other forms you may need to complete - Special Benefit

When you make your claim for Special Benefit, we may ask you to give us more information.

1. Social work services
2. How to contact a social worker

Privacy using social work services

We respect your right to privacy.