Employment income
This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Comprehensive Compliance Assessment
An assessment to find out why you haven’t been meeting your mutual obligation requirements.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Help in your language
We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.
Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance
Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.
Waiting periods
You may have to wait before your payments start.