Most useful information

1. Top payments
2. 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.

1. Top payments
2. Home Equity Access Scheme

What to do before you apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme

There are things you need to think about before applying for the Home Equity Access Scheme.

1. Top payments
2. Utilities Allowance

How much Utilities Allowance you can get

We’ll pay the allowance with your regular payment. We pay you on or after 20 March, 20 June, 20 September and 20 December each year.

1. Higher education
2. Starting

Payments you can get for higher education

Find out about payments and loans you can get when taking the leap to further training or study at university or TAFE.

Pay for access to information using Government EasyPay

You can pay for charges relating to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request or Subpoena Conduct Money online using the Government EasyPay service.

1. Work
2. Working

Manage budget changes when you’re working

Your budget may change depending on how much you earn. We have tools and support to help you manage your money.

1. Work
2. Recently unemployed

Getting other help when recently unemployed

We have other support services you can use while we process your claim. These can also help if you’re not eligible for a payment.

1. Work
2. Looking for work

Meeting your obligations when you look for work

When you get a payment from us, you have obligations. Find out what you need to do to keep getting your payment.

1. Tertiary Access Payment
2. Who can get it

Family home location for Tertiary Access Payment

To get the Tertiary Access Payment, your family home needs to be located in certain areas.

1. Family Tax Benefit
2. How much you can get

Family Tax Benefit Part B payment rates

The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B we’ll pay you depends on the age of your youngest child and your income.