Most useful information for looking for work

How to transfer to Age Pension online

Complete the following steps to transfer to Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.

1. What your commitments are
2. Travel outside Australia

What the approved reasons for travel overseas are if you get JobSeeker Payment

To get JobSeeker Payment while you’re overseas, you must travel for an approved reason.

1. Looking for work
2. Most useful information

Medical Report - Mobility Allowance form (MA002)

Use this form to claim for Mobility Allowance if you are required to provide a Medical Report.

1. How much you can get
2. Dependent or independent

Independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker

If you get Youth Allowance as a job seeker, there are several reasons we may consider you independent.

1. Top payments
2. Energy Supplement

How to get Energy Supplement

You don't need to apply for Energy Supplement. We’ll include it with your regular payment.

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. How much you can get

Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment

You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for JobSeeker Payment

To be eligible for the JobSeeker Payment you must meet the residence rules.

1. What your commitments are
2. Getting a medical certificate

What happens when you give us a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment

We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting JobSeeker Payment.

Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older

Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.

1. Special Benefit
2. How to manage your payment

Transfer to Age Pension

If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.