Most useful information

Lump sums while on income support

A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.

Working Credit

Lets you keep more of your income support payment and benefits if you're working.

1. Scams and identity theft
2. Active scams

myGov scams

There are different types of myGov scams.

1. Top payments
2. Home Equity Access Scheme

How to apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme

Complete the following steps to apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme. Before you start, check if you're eligible.

1. Natural disaster
2. Additional help

What financial help is available for disasters

Financial help from us and others if you’ve been affected by a disaster.

1. Top payments
2. Financial Information Service

Financial Information Service live webinars

We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.

1. Ageing
2. Caring for elderly

Choosing between Carer Payment and Age Pension

In some situations, you can choose to get Carer Payment or Age Pension.

1. Work
2. Looking for work

Looking for work and job hunting

There are tools and services to help you look for work. Here are some of the most helpful ones.

1. Home Equity Access Scheme
2. Who can get it

Terms and conditions of the Home Equity Access Scheme

You’ll need to accept terms and conditions to take part in the Home Equity Access Scheme.

1. ABSTUDY Living Allowance
2. How much you can get

ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for independent students and Australian Apprentices

These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.