Military invalidity pensions as an income stream
We assess military invalidity pension payments as income streams.
- Top payments
- Assurance of Support
When you can't support an assuree with an Assurance of support
We may pay income support to the assuree during the Assurance of Support period if you can't support them, or they can't accept support from you.
- 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.
- Top payments
- Special Benefit
How to manage your Special Benefit
Your options and obligations for Special Benefit.
- Top payments
- Status Resolution Support Services payment (SRSS)
Who can get Status Resolution Support Services payment
You may be able to get this payment if you’re unable to support yourself while resolving your immigration status.
- Top payments
- Status Resolution Support Services payment (SRSS)
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.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
- Child support assessment
- Who can get an assessment
Reciprocating jurisdictions and residency for child support
We have arrangements for child support with a number of countries. We call these reciprocating jurisdictions.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.