This payment is the same as the maximum rate of JobSeeker Payment or Youth Allowance.
If you have a partner, we may pay the allowance to both of you. You may be able to submit a combined claim.
If you get Farm Household Allowance (FHA) you’ll get all the following:
- a fortnightly payment for up to 4 years in each specific 10 year period
- activity supplements up to a lifetime limit of $10,000 to pay for activities to help improve your financial position
- a Farm Household Case Officer to work with you to help you improve your financial circumstances.
FHA is a taxable Centrelink payment. Read about paying tax on your payment.