Getting a medical certificate for Special Benefit
If you get Special Benefit and can’t work or study for a short time you may need to give us a medical certificate.
Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)
Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.
Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)
Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.
FIS managed funds video
Watch this video to learn about managed funds.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Financial Information Service live webinars
We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.