How much Special Benefit you can get
The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.
Support for people in Australia from Israel and the State of Palestine
If you have been affected by the conflict, we can help you with payments and support while you’re in Australia.
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.
Update your personal details using your Centrelink online account
You can update your personal details using your online account.
How to claim Special Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you 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.
Help in your language
We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.
Check if you still need someone to act for you
Now is a good time to check the acting arrangements you set up when you first arrived in Australia.
Migrating to Australia
You may get help from us if you’ve recently arrived in Australia or you’re a newly arrived resident. What help we can give you depends on your situation.
When we’ll pay the Status Resolution Support Services payment
We’ll pay you the SRSS payment once the Department of Home Affairs tell us you’re eligible.