Victoria natural disaster support
Help for people directly affected by a natural disaster in Victoria, such as fires, storms or floods.
Support when you leave prison
Learn how to get our payments and services to support you as you leave prison.
How to prove your identity for natural disaster support
You may need to prove who you are when claiming a natural disaster payment.
Residence rules for natural disaster support
You must meet residence rules to get Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment, Disaster Recovery Allowance or the New Zealand payments.
Dependent or independent for ABSTUDY
If you apply for ABSTUDY, we’ll assess you as being dependent or independent for payment.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
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.