- How it works
- Tell us about changes
Check your rent details for Electronic Verification of Rent
You should always check the rent details we have for you are right.
- Top payments
- Telephone Allowance
How much Telephone Allowance you can get
Whether you get the basic rate or full rate of Telephone Allowance depends on your situation.
- Top payments
- Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
How much Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement you can get
The amount you get depends on your family’s income and how many children you have.
- Living arrangements
- Moving to Australia
Migrating to Australia
You may get help from us if you’ve recently arrived in Australia or you’re a newly arrived resident. What help we can give you depends on your situation.
- Having a baby
- When your baby arrives
Submit your claim if you didn’t do a pre-birth claim
If you didn’t do a pre-birth claim, you can start a claim after the birth of your baby.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.
Proof of Life compliance reviews if you’re older than 80 and live overseas
If you’re older than 80 and live outside Australia you may need to complete a Proof of Life Certificate form.
- Top payments
- Home Equity Access Scheme
What to do before you apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme
There are things you need to think about before applying for the Home Equity Access Scheme.
- Top payments
- Carer Adjustment Payment
Who can get Carer Adjustment Payment
To get this payment there are rules you need to meet.
- Ageing
- Caring for elderly
Choosing between Carer Payment and Age Pension
In some situations, you can choose to get Carer Payment or Age Pension.