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.
Digital card
Have your concession or health care card with you everywhere you take your smart mobile device.
Carer Allowance Questionnaire - Carer not living with the person for whom care is being provided form (SA381)
Use this form to tell us about the personal care you provide for a person 16 or over, who you don't live with.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
Balancing your family assistance payments
After the financial year ends, we balance your payments to make sure you got the right amount.
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.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.