Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.
Who can get Disability Support Pension
You need to meet both non-medical and medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Child Care Subsidy if your child is absent from child care
We may pay Child Care Subsidy (CCS) if you’re charged for child care when your child is absent.
What are immunisation requirements
Your child must meet immunisation requirements if you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A or child care fee assistance.
How to apply for the Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA)
You apply for the Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) with the help of your caseworker.
Work requirements for Parental Leave Pay
To get Parental Leave Pay, you need to meet a work test.
Income test for Age Pension
Your income can reduce how much Age Pension we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Age Pension.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
How much Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances you can get
You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or extreme circumstance.
How to contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.