When to claim JobSeeker Payment
When you can submit your JobSeeker Payment claim depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.
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.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.
Youth Allowance income and assets tests
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Youth Allowance and how much you might get.
Starting your claim for JobSeeker Payment
You can start your claim for JobSeeker Payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.
Types of income we apply the Work Bonus to
We apply the Work Bonus to employment and self-employment income. You need to tell us how much you earn so we can apply the Work Bonus and income test.
Private Trust form (MOD PT)
Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.
When you’ll get your first JobSeeker Payment
There may be one or more waiting periods that apply before you get your first JobSeeker Payment.