Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
- Looking for work
- Most useful information
Medical Report - Mobility Allowance form (MA002)
Use this form to claim for Mobility Allowance if you are required to provide a Medical Report.
- Getting aged care services
- Most useful information
Aged care carer or close relative assessment form (SA483)
Use this form to give us your details if you’re a carer or close relative of someone moving into an aged care home.
- Natural disaster
- Most useful information
Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)
Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.
- Top payments
- JobSeeker Payment
When you’ll get your first JobSeeker Payment
There may be one or more waiting periods that apply before you get your first JobSeeker Payment.
- Higher education
- Most useful information
Confirmation of Identity - Verification for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people form (RA010)
Use this form to provide confirmation of your identity if you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander who has no other identity documents available.
- Disability Support Pension
- Who can get it
Before claiming Disability Support Pension
We can help you work out if you may be able to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
- Top payments
- Rent Assistance
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
- Who can get it
Income test for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You must meet an income test to get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
Transitional rate of pension
The transitional rate started in 2009. It's for pensioners who would get a lower pension rate if we used the new income test.