How to claim Special Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Scheduled reporting
If you need to report your employment income, it’ll usually be every 14 days, on a date we tell you. We call this scheduled reporting.
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.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
What FIS information you can watch online
We have information about financial matters online that may help your situation.
Privacy using social work services
We respect your right to privacy.
Understanding loans and credit
There are things you should consider when borrowing money. We have information about different types of loans, credit and lenders to help you manage your money.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Social work services if you’re experiencing violence
If you’re experiencing family and domestic violence, we can help you access certain services.