Most useful information for domestic violence

Capability assessment

An assessment done by us to find out if you’re capable of meeting your current mutual obligation requirements.

1. Special Benefit
2. Who can get it

Income and assets test for Special Benefit

We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Special Benefit. We also use these to work out how much you can get.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

How gifting can affect your payment

If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.

1. Prepare to transfer to Age Pension
2. Transfer to Age Pension

How to transfer to Age Pension online

Complete the following steps to transfer to Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.

Employment Services Assessments

Employment Services Assessments (ESAts) help us understand the impact of your barriers to work including disability, illness or injury.

Payments while outside Australia

To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.

1. School
2. Most useful information

Parent or Guardian details - for the BASE tax year and CURRENT tax year for dependent Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY customers form (MOD JY)

Use this form to provide income details of a parent or guardian if you are a dependent claiming or receiving Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY.

Overdrawn bank account

You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.

1. Working
2. Most useful information

Earnings Worksheet form (SU505)

Use this form to work out your gross earnings for your entitlement period and report them to us.

Transfer to Age Pension

If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.