How much Special Benefit you can get
The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.
Dealing with debt
Steps to help you manage your debt and take control of your money.
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.
Bringing your child born overseas to Australia to live
If you’ve had or adopted a child overseas, there are some things you should do when you get back to Australia.
How to report your Status Resolution Support Services payment income
If you or your partner get any income from work, you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right Status Resolution Support Services payment (SRSS) amount.
Support for people in Australia from Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
If you have been affected by the conflict, we can help you with payments and support while you’re in Australia.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Comprehensive Compliance Assessment
An assessment to find out why you haven’t been meeting your mutual obligation requirements.
Help in your language
We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.
Travel outside Australia rules for Special Benefit
There are rules about when you can get your Special Benefit when you travel outside Australia.