Most useful information for moving to Australia

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. Who can get it
2. Non-medical rules

Residence rules for Disability Support Pension

To be eligible for Disability Support Pension (DSP) you must meet the residence rules.

Weekly payment option

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

1. How to enrol
2. Enrolling in Medicare

Enrolling in Medicare if you’re a temporary resident covered by a Ministerial Order

To access Medicare when you’re in Australia, you must meet certain criteria.

1. Centrelink online account
2. What details you can view and update online

Update your employment and income details using your Centrelink online account

You can update your employment and income details using your online account.

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.

1. Continence Aids Payment Scheme
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme

To be eligible for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme you must meet residency requirements.

1. Death of a loved one
2. Most useful information

Advice of death form (SA116)

Use these forms to advise us of the death of an adult or child. We’ll use these details to update records with Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.

1. Carer Payment
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Carer Payment

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

1. Death of a loved one
2. Most useful information

Executor/Administrator Request for information form (SS524)

Use this form to request information from us regarding a deceased person.