Most useful information for recently unemployed

1. Dependent or independent
2. Independent through work

Independent for ABSTUDY through full time work

You may be independent if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Independent through work

Independent for ABSTUDY through rural and remote students part time work or earnings

You may be independent through work if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.

1. Employment income reporting
2. What to report

Income from employment

If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.

When to report your income to Centrelink

If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. When you’ll get your first payment

New to JobSeeker Payment

What you need to do to get your first JobSeeker Payment, how much you’ll get and who to contact about mutual obligation requirements.

1. How to manage your participation requirements
2. Getting a medical certificate

What happens when you give us a medical certificate for Disability Support Pension

We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your participation requirements. This is so you can keep getting Disability Support Pension while you recover.

1. Meeting participation requirements if you’re under 35
2. How to manage your participation requirements

Getting a medical certificate for Disability Support Pension

You may be exempt from meeting your participation requirements for a short time if you’re sick or injured. You’ll need to give us a medical certificate.

1. What your commitments are
2. Getting a medical certificate

What happens when you give us a medical certificate for Youth Allowance for job seekers

We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting Youth Allowance for job seekers.

1. Youth Allowance for job seekers
2. What your commitments are

Getting a medical certificate for Youth Allowance for job seekers

If you get Youth Allowance for job seekers and can’t work or study for a short time, you may need to give us a medical certificate.

1. Parenting Payment
2. What your commitments are

Getting a medical certificate for Parenting Payment

If you get Parenting Payment there are some reasons you may need to give us a medical certificate.