How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Income tests for Austudy
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Updating parental income details
You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.
How to claim JobSeeker Payment
Complete the following steps to claim JobSeeker Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
How to report and manage your JobSeeker Payment
To keep getting JobSeeker Payment you need to report every 2 weeks. You also need to keep meeting your mutual obligation requirements.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.