Most useful information for recently unemployed

1. How much you can get
2. Income and assets tests

Income test for JobSeeker Payment

Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.

Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment

For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.

1. Work
2. Recently unemployed

Getting a payment when you’re recently unemployed

We have payments to help you when you’re unemployed or can’t work while you’re sick or injured. Which one you get depends on your circumstances.

1. Recently unemployed
2. Getting a payment

Claiming a payment from us if you’re looking for a job

You can claim a payment from us online, if you’re looking for a job. You can do this by registering your Digital ID.

1. Recently unemployed
2. Most useful information

Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)

You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.

1. Rent Assistance
2. What you need to do

Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance

We may ask you to check that your rent or accommodation details are up to date to make sure you’re getting the right amount of Rent Assistance.

Income from outside Australia

Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.

1. Resources
2. Forms

Verification of medical conditions form (SU684)

Use this form to provide details of your medical conditions. We’ll use this information to conduct an Employment Services Assessment.

1. Top payments
2. Parenting Payment

How to manage your Parenting Payment

Your options for managing your Parenting Payment.

1. Separated parents
2. Most useful information

Separation details form (MOD S)

Use this form to let us know you’ve separated from your partner.