- Living arrangements
- Relationship changes
Breaking up with your partner
If you break up with your partner, you need to tell us so we can keep paying you the right amount.
- Relationship changes
- Most useful information
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
- Relationship changes
- Making it official
Using a referee to verify your relationship status
We may need to ask a third party, a person we call a referee, to verify your relationship status. We’ll tell you when we need referee details.
- Relationship changes
- Making it official
Confirm your relationship status when making a claim
Learn how to confirm your relationship if you or your partner make an online claim.
- Relationship changes
- Most useful information
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.
- Relationship changes
- Most useful information
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
- Moving to Australia
- Most useful information
Claim for Special Benefit form (SU004)
Use this form to claim Special Benefit if you’re in financial hardship and you aren’t eligible for any other income support.
- Relationship changes
- Making it official
Updating your relationship status
You need to tell us when you become a member of a couple or end a relationship. This is to make sure you get paid correctly.
- Carer Payment
- How to keep your payment
Change of circumstances while getting Carer Payment
We need to know about changes as they could increase, reduce or stop your Carer Payment.
- Family Tax Benefit
- What can affect your payment
Change of circumstances while getting Family Tax Benefit
You need to tell us as soon as possible if your circumstances change when you get Family Tax Benefit.