Most useful information for looking for work

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. What your commitments are

Getting a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment

Tell us if you can’t work or study for a short time due to a sickness or injury. You’ll also need to give us a medical certificate.

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.

Weekly payment option

Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

How much JobSeeker Payment you can get

We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your circumstances.

Real estate income

This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.

Getting a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) payment

Find out if you or your partner getting a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) payment could affect your eligibility for a payment from us.

Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older

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

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

How to claim JobSeeker Payment

Complete the following steps to claim JobSeeker Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.

1. Energy Supplement
2. How much you can get

Payment rates for Energy Supplement on a pension or an allowance

If you're on a pension or an allowance the Energy Supplement amount you get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances and the payment or services you get.

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.