Most useful information

1. How much you can get
2. Dependent or independent

Independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker

If you get Youth Allowance as a job seeker, there are several reasons we may consider you independent.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for other extreme circumstances

Who can get a Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances

You may get this if you were forced to leave your home because of an extreme circumstance and meet other eligibility criteria.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants

How much Crisis Payment for Humanitarian Entrants you can get

You can only get one Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants.

1. How to manage your payment
2. Reviews

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.

1. Financial Information Service
2. What FIS information you can watch online

FIS lump sums information online

We have information online about different types of lump sums you may get.

1. Employment income reporting
2. What to report

Income from employment

If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.

1. Top payments
2. Pensioner Education Supplement

How much Pensioner Education Supplement you can get

Depending on your circumstances, there are 2 different rates of Pensioner Education Supplement you can get.

1. How we assess your claim
2. Disability Medical Assessment

What happens after your Disability Medical Assessment

We’ll write to you to let you know the outcome of your claim or medical review.

1. Living arrangements
2. Housing

Homelessness

Find help if you’re homeless, sleeping rough or couch surfing.

1. Age Pension
2. Who can get it

Age Pension payments, concessions and support

There are other payments, concessions and help available for people who get Age Pension.