- Special Benefit
- Who can get it
Income and assets test for Special Benefit
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Special Benefit. We also use these to work out how much you can get.
- Moving to Australia
- Most useful information
Claim for Special Benefit for a child form (SU721)
Use this form to claim Special Benefit for a child who is an Australian citizen or a permanent resident you care for if you’re their non-resident parent or guardian.
- Moving to Australia
- Most useful information
Assurance of Support form (MOD AR)
Use this form when the person you provided an assurance of support for has applied for an Assurance of Support Scheme recoverable income support payment.
- Top payments
- Assurance of Support
How long an Assurance of Support lasts
The Assurance of Support period depends on the type of visa you apply for. It can last for 1, 2, 4 or 10 years.
- Moving to Australia
- Most useful information
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.
- Top payments
- Special Benefit
How to claim Special Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Help in your language
We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.
- Who can get it
- Residence rules
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.
- Top payments
- Special Benefit
Who can get Special Benefit
You may get Special Benefit if you’re not eligible for any other income support and you meet the eligibility rules.
- Crisis Payment
- Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants
How much Crisis Payment for Humanitarian Entrants you can get
You can only get one Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants.