Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.
What the personal income test is for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
We check your personal income to see if you’re eligible for Youth Allowance and work out how much you’ll get.
Payments you may get in your retirement years
We have payments and services that may support you when you retire.
Child Care Subsidy changes
There are some changes if you get Child Care Subsidy (CCS). All families can get at least 72 hours of subsidised child care each fortnight from early 2026.
Aged care carer or close relative assessment for aged cost of care
If you’re a carer or close relative of a person moving into an aged care home, you may need to do an assessment.
Disability or Special education need conditions for Assistance for Isolated Children
You may be eligible if your child can’t go to the local state school because your child needs to study from home or attend a different school.
How to manage your Child Care Subsidy
If you get Child Care Subsidy (CCS), we need accurate information about your circumstances. You must keep your information up to date.
Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.