Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
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.
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.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
Medicare enrolment form (MS004)
Use this form to enrol in Medicare for the first time, re-enrol in Medicare or enrol your baby in Medicare.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Employment income
This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.