How much Special Benefit you can get
The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
How to protect yourself when you claim a Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence
It’s important to consider how to claim safely. This may include changing your details or nominee arrangements.
Unreasonable to live at home statement by independent third party form (SY017)
Use this form if you have been nominated by a young person applying for Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY to comment on their family situation.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
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.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Income Stream Reviews
Each financial year we review certain types of income streams. We do this to ensure we assess your payments and concession cards correctly.
How to claim Special Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.