Community Support Program Assurance of Support
The Community Support Program allows Australian community organisations, businesses, families and individuals to help people in humanitarian need start a new life in Australia.
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.
Payment for refugees and asylum seekers
Depending on your situation, there are payments and services you may get.
Residence in Australia and other countries form (MOD O)
Use this form to give details to establish your Australian residence status when claiming Centrelink payments or to help you get a payment from another country.
Claim for Special Benefit form (SU004)
Use this form to claim Special Benefit if you’re in financial hardship and you aren’t eligible for any other income support.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
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.
How much Crisis Payment for Humanitarian Entrants you can get
You can only get one Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants.
Who can get a Crisis Payment for Humanitarian Entrants
To get this one-off payment you must have entered Australia on a certain visa subclass and meet other eligibility criteria.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.