Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
More people now eligible for a pension payment
The recent increase to the asset limits means you might be eligible for a full or part pension of Age Pension, Carer Payment or Disability Support Pension.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.
Who can get JobSeeker Payment
You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.