When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Disability Support Pension
When you get Disability Support Pension, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia. This includes when you’re going on a cruise into international waters.
How a Work Bonus works
The Work Bonus reduces the amount of your eligible income that is calculated in the income test. This helps us work out your rate of payment.
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.
Travel outside Australia rules for Disability Support Pension
There are rules about when you can get Disability Support Pension (DSP) while outside Australia and for how long.
Payments you may get in your retirement years
We have payments and services that may support you when you retire.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
The amount of Parenting Payment you can get depends on your income and assets as well as your partner’s, if you have one.
When to claim - Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
You can claim Youth Allowance for students or Australian Apprentices up to 13 weeks before you start your course or apprenticeship.
Video chat appointments
Video chat appointments may be offered for aged care matters, the Financial Information Service (FIS), Farm Household Allowance (FHA) or to claim some payments online.
How to claim the NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - AGDRP
There are 3 steps to claim Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment.