- JobSeeker Payment
- Who can get it
Residence rules for JobSeeker Payment
To be eligible for the JobSeeker Payment you must meet the residence rules.
- 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.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
- Recently unemployed
- Getting a payment
Claiming a payment from us if you’re looking for a job
You can claim a payment from us online, if you’re looking for a job. You can do this by registering your Digital ID.
- Living arrangements
- Natural disaster
Additional help for natural disasters
If you’re affected by a natural disaster, more help is available. This includes community, state and other government support.
- Looking for work
- Meeting obligations
What you need to do to meet mutual obligations requirements
These are the steps you need to take to set up and then meet your mutual obligation requirements.
- Who can get it
- Meeting the work test
Work requirements for Parental Leave Pay
What the work requirements are for Parental Leave Pay.
- Ageing
- Getting aged care services
Understanding aged care costs to get aged care services
If you’ve started your journey with My Aged Care, we can tell you how much you can expect to contribute towards your aged care costs.
- Rent Assistance
- Who can get it
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you’re 25 or younger, you may need to meet special rules to get Rent Assistance with an eligible payment.