How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.
Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)
Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.
Residence rules for JobSeeker Payment
To be eligible for the JobSeeker Payment you must meet the residence rules.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support
You can ask someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support. You can authorise them to speak to us, update your details and get payments for you.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
What your Parenting Payment commitments are
There are some things you must do to keep getting your Parenting Payment.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.