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  1. Assurance of Support
  2. How it works

Bank guarantee and term deposit for an Assurance of Support

When you give a bank guarantee, you must be ready to put money in the bank to cover its value.

New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia

If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.

  1. Moving to Australia
  2. Refugees and asylum seekers

Payment for refugees and asylum seekers

Depending on your situation, there are payments and services you may get.

  1. Special Benefit
  2. 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.

  1. Assurance of Support
  2. How it works

Types of Assurance of Support

There are 2 types of Assurance of Support. Which one you need depends on the visa type.

  1. Top payments
  2. 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.

Income from outside Australia

Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.

  1. Enrolling in Medicare
  2. If you’re a New Zealand citizen

Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen

You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.

  1. Carer Allowance
  2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Carer Allowance

To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.

  1. Natural disaster
  2. Most useful information

Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)

Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.

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