Most useful information for working

1. Austudy
2. Who can get it

Income tests for Austudy

We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.

1. Who can get it
2. Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance

Housing if you’re 25 or younger rent type for Rent Assistance

If you’re 25 or younger and you pay rent, you may be eligible for Rent Assistance under this rent type.

1. What your commitments are
2. Mutual obligation requirements

Pause of requirements

Sometimes there may be a pause of your mutual obligation or participation requirements.

1. Mutual obligation requirements
2. How to meet your mutual obligation requirements

Activities you can do to meet your mutual obligation requirements

Find out about activities you can do to fully meet your mutual obligation requirements.

1. Income and assets tests
2. Income

Lump sums while on income support

A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.

1. Assets test
2. Asset types

Income streams

These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.

1. If you’re a principal carer
2. What exemptions may apply for principal carers

Exemptions if you’re a principal carer and a foster or kinship carer

If you’re both a principal carer and a foster or kinship carer, you may be temporarily exempt from your mutual obligation requirements.

1. Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, February to March 2026
2. Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment

Who can get Qld Rainfall and Flooding, February to March 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment

You must meet eligibility rules to get Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).

1. Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, February to March 2026
2. Disaster Recovery Allowance

Who can get Qld Rainfall and Flooding, February to March 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance

You must meet eligibility rules to get Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA).

1. Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, February to March 2026
2. Disaster Recovery Allowance

How much Qld Rainfall and Flooding, February to March 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance you can get

How much you get depends on your circumstances.