Most useful information

1. Work Bonus
2. How it works

Types of income we apply the Work Bonus to

We apply the Work Bonus to employment and self-employment income. You need to tell us how much you earn so we can apply the Work Bonus and income test.

1. Top payments
2. Mobility Allowance

How much Mobility Allowance you can get

You can get a standard rate or higher rate of Mobility Allowance depending on your circumstances.

Income maintenance period

This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.

1. How much you can get
2. Maximum loan amount

Security for Home Equity Access Scheme loans

Your security for the Home Equity Access Scheme loan is the equity you have in Australian real estate.

1. How to keep your payment
2. Travel outside Australia

When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Special benefit

When you get Special Benefit, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia.

1. Age Pension
2. Who can get it

Age Pension payments, concessions and support

There are other payments, concessions and help available for people who get Age Pension.

Most useful information for Centrelink

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When we pre-fill your information

There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill for you.

1. What your commitments are
2. Getting a medical certificate

What happens when you give us a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment

We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting JobSeeker Payment.

1. ABSTUDY Living Allowance
2. How much you can get

ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for independent students and Australian Apprentices

These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.