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 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.
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.
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.
Confirm your relationship status when making a claim
Learn how to confirm your relationship if you or your partner make an online claim.
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 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.
Change of circumstances while getting Youth allowance for job seekers
You must tell us if things change as these may affect your Youth Allowance for job seekers.
Add someone to a Medicare card
You can update your card when your circumstances change.
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.