- Top payments
- Utilities Allowance
Who can get Utilities Allowance
You get this allowance if you get certain payments from us. You don’t need to apply for it.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
- Top payments
- Essential Medical Equipment Payment
How to claim Essential Medical Equipment Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP). Before you start, check if you can get it.
- Top payments
- Single Income Family Supplement
How much Single Income Family Supplement you can get
How much Single Income Family Supplement (SIFS) you can receive depends on your situation.
- Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme
- Who can get it
Approved courses of study and institutions for Assistance for Isolated Children
The student must study full time in an approved course at an approved institution to get Assistance for Isolated Children.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
- Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
- How much you can get
Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement amount for shared care and blended families
If you share the care of your child or have a blended family your payment amount depends on your circumstances.
- Additional Child Care Subsidy
- How much you can get
Child Wellbeing subsidy amount
You’ll be able to access 100 hours of subsidised care each fortnight for the child.
- When Australians go overseas
- About reciprocal health care agreements
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting Italy
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with Italy may cover some of your medical costs in the Italian public health system.
- Living arrangements
- Family and domestic violence
Helping others experiencing family and domestic violence
Here are some resources to help you support someone experiencing family and domestic violence.