Real estate details form (MOD R)
Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.
Claim for Special Benefit form (SU004)
Use this form to claim Special Benefit if you’re in financial hardship and you aren’t eligible for any other income support.
How much Special Benefit you can get
The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.
Visiting Australia
Read about visiting Australia to work or study and payments or services that may help you.
Residence rules for Special Benefit
To be eligible for Special Benefit you must meet the residence rules.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
Change of circumstances if you get Status Resolution Support Services payment
You need to tell us as soon as possible if there’s a change to any of the details you gave us. Changes can affect your payment.
What the approved reasons are for travel overseas if you get Special Benefit
To get Special Benefit while you’re overseas, you must travel for an approved reason.
Update your employment and income details using your Centrelink online account
You can update your employment and income details using your online account.
Update your family and child care details using your Centrelink online account
You can update your family and child care details through your online account.