- Living arrangements
- Relationship changes
Getting together for relationship changes
Being in a relationship, whether it’s new or not, can affect what payments you can apply for and how much you’ll get.
- 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.
- Living arrangements
- Relationship changes
Making your relationship official
Your relationship can be official in a few ways. Your relationship may be de facto, registered or married. You may need to confirm your relationship status with us.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- Housing
- Most useful information
Real estate details form (MOD R)
Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.
- Top payments
- Special Benefit
How much Special Benefit you can get
The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.