Other forms you may need to complete

When you make your claim for Special Benefit, we may ask you to give us more information.

You may need to complete some extra forms. The claim will tell you which ones.

If youForms you may need to complete
earn an income or have assetsIncome and Assets
have a partnerYou need to let us know if your relationship status changes but you don’t need to give us any proof of this.
pay rent or accommodation costs where you liveYou need to give us proof of your rental or accommodation arrangements if we ask you to.
own your own home, property, or any other real estateReal estate details
study, intend to study, or have stopped studyingStudy details
are dependent on parents or guardiansParent or Guardian details for the Base tax year and Current tax year for dependent Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY customers
have extra income and assetsIncome and Assets
are involved in a private companyNotes for Private Company
are involved in a private trustNotes for Private Trust
have separated from your partner since you last claimed a payment or serviceYou need to let us know if your relationship status changes but you don’t need to give us any proof of this.
are unable to live at homeUnreasonable to live at home
have stopped work in the last 12 monthsYou need to let us know about this but you don’t need to give us an Employment Separation Certificate.
are involved in a Special Disability TrustSpecial Disability Trust
are over 18 and you can’t live at home with your parents
Page last updated: 21 September 2026.
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