Re-entering the workforce after looking for work
Getting back to work after a long break can be challenging. Here are tips and resources to help you get back into the workforce.
Payment rates for Energy Supplement on a pension or an allowance
If you're on a pension or an allowance the Energy Supplement amount you get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances and the payment or services you get.
Residence rules for JobSeeker Payment
To be eligible for the JobSeeker Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Medical Report - Mobility Allowance form (MA002)
Use this form to claim for Mobility Allowance if you are required to provide a Medical Report.
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.
Who can get Mobility Allowance
You can get Mobility Allowance if you meet certain criteria.
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.
How to report and manage your JobSeeker Payment
To keep getting JobSeeker Payment you need to report every 2 weeks. You also need to keep meeting your mutual obligation requirements.
Veteran Payment affects your income support payment
Information to help you make a choice between Veteran Payment and an income support payment.
Demerits and penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements
Job seekers could get demerits and financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements.