Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Which payments are eligible for transfer to Age Pension
If you get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.
Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.
Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
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.
Getting other help when recently unemployed
We have other support services you can use while we process your claim. These can also help if you’re not eligible for a payment.
Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)
Use this form to claim a special employment advance.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.