Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.
Rules for the person you care for to get Carer Payment
The person you care for must meet rules for you to get Carer Payment.
Program of Support for Disability Support Pension
You may need to participate in a Program of Support before you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Public holiday reporting and payment dates
Your reporting and payment dates may change when we close for national public holidays. We may pay you early.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Change of circumstances when you hold a Low Income Health Care Card
You need to tell us if your circumstances change. This is to make sure you’re still eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card.
FIS inheritance video
Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get an inheritance.
Advance payment of Pharmaceutical Allowance
You may be able to get Pharmaceutical Allowance in advance as a lump sum of 7 fortnightly payments.
How much Telephone Allowance you can get
Whether you get the basic rate or full rate of Telephone Allowance depends on your situation.