Most useful information for moving to Australia

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. Asset types
2. Gifting

What gifts we include in income and assets tests

We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.

1. Crisis Payment
2. 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.

1. Enrolling in Medicare
2. If you’re a temporary resident covered by a Ministerial Order

Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a temporary resident covered by a Ministerial Order

You need to provide documents that prove your identity and travel status.

Payments while outside Australia

To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.

1. Enrolling in Medicare
2. If you’re an Australian permanent resident

Documents to enrol in Medicare if you've applied for permanent residency

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

1. Age Pension
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Age Pension

To be eligible for Age Pension you must meet the residence rules.

1. Looking for work
2. Most useful information

Business details form (MOD F)

Use this form to let us know about you or your partner's involvement in a business.

1. Growing up
2. Most useful information

Unreasonable to live at home statement by young person form (SY015)

Use this form if you're getting or have claimed Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, and you're applying as an independent person under the unreasonable to live at home guidelines.

1. Retirement years
2. Most useful information

International bank account form (AUS178)

Use this form to tell us your bank account details if you can get your Centrelink payment outside Australia.