Most useful information

1. Active scams
2. myGov scams

myGov text message link scams

If you get a text message from myGov with a link to click on, it‘s a scam.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

What your commitments are to get JobSeeker Payment

There are things you must do to keep getting your JobSeeker Payment.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Supplement

How much Carer Supplement you can get

Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.

1. Income and assets tests
2. Income maintenance period

Severe financial hardship provisions

We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.

1. What FIS information you can watch online
2. Lump sums

FIS inheritance video

Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get an inheritance.

1. Maximum loan amount
2. Security for the loan

What you can use as security for a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme

You can only use real estate in Australia as security for your Home Equity Access Scheme loan.

1. Reciprocal Health Care Agreements
2. When you visit Australia

Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Ireland

If you’re visiting Australia from Ireland, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.

1. Medical rules
2. Manifest medical rules

Disability Support Pension (DSP) if you’re permanently blind

Financial help and support if you’re permanently blind.

1. Home Equity Access Scheme
2. How much you can get

Choosing your loan payments under the Home Equity Access Scheme

You can choose the amount of the loan you get under the Home Equity Access Scheme.

1. International social security agreements
2. Which countries have agreements with us

International social security agreement between Australia and New Zealand

Australia has an agreement with New Zealand to share responsibility for social security coverage.