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.
How an Income Bank works
You can earn up to $528 a fortnight under the personal income test before we reduce your payment.
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
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.
Annual parental income reassessment
If you’re dependent and get Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, we may need your parents’ or guardians’ income details each year.
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.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
How your variable income may impact your Centrelink payment
If your work hours or income change, we can support you. You may be self-employed, working casual hours, doing contract or seasonal work, or sick or injured.