What we pay Fares Allowance for
If you’re eligible, you can get Fares Allowance for the following situations.
Who can get Mobility Allowance
You can get Mobility Allowance if you meet certain criteria.
Community Engagement Officers
We can help you get information about payments and services if you’re having a difficult time due to a vulnerability or complex issue.
Set up Centrepay deductions
It’s easy to set up Centrepay deductions.
Income and assets test for Special Benefit
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Special Benefit. We also use these to work out how much you can get.
Who can get Fares Allowance
You must be a tertiary student living away from home to study to get Fares Allowance.
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.
Authorisation to act on an incapacitated person's behalf for Medicare purposes form (MO050)
Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.
Farm Financial Assessment
This is an assessment of your farm’s financial position. It's one of your mutual obligation requirements to get Farm Household Allowance.
How much Mobility Allowance you can get
You can get a standard rate or higher rate of Mobility Allowance depending on your circumstances.