- Asset types
- Gifting
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
- Who can get it
- Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance
Board and lodging rent type for Rent Assistance
If you pay a homeowner or leaseholder for a room in their property, you may be eligible for Rent Assistance under the board and lodging rent type.
- Carer Allowance
- Who can get it
Carer Allowance rules for the person you care for
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
- Low Income Health Care Card
- Who can get a card
Income test for the Low Income Health Care Card
To get a Low Income Health Care Card your income must be under the limit.
- Age Pension
- Who can get it
Age Pension payments, concessions and support
There are other payments, concessions and help available for people who get Age Pension.
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.
- Top payments
- Carer Allowance
How to claim Carer Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
- Carer Payment
- Who can get it
Residence rules for Carer Payment
To be eligible for Carer Payment you must meet the residence rules.
- Scams and identity theft
- Active scams
myGov scams
There are different types of myGov scams.
- Top payments
- JobSeeker Payment
Who can get JobSeeker Payment
You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.