How an Income Bank works
You can earn up to $539 a fortnight under the personal income test before we reduce your payment.
How to manage Income Bank credits
There’s a maximum number of credits you can have in your Income Bank.
Transitioning out of state care
Find help if you’re transitioning out of state or foster care.
Special types of income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you’re Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both and you or your partner get special types of income, you need to let us know so you don’t get a debt.
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.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
Seasonal work preclusion period
This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.