Most useful information for looking for work

1. Work
2. Looking for work

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.

Weekly payment option

Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.

1. Energy Supplement
2. How much you can get

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.

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.

1. Looking for work
2. Most useful information

Medical Report - Mobility Allowance form (MA002)

Use this form to claim for Mobility Allowance if you are required to provide a Medical Report.

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

Which payments are eligible for transfer to Age Pension

If you get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension.

1. Top payments
2. Energy Supplement

How to get Energy Supplement

You don't need to apply for Energy Supplement. We’ll include it with your regular payment.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

How much JobSeeker Payment you can get

We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.

1. Top payments
2. Mobility Allowance

Who can get Mobility Allowance

You can get Mobility Allowance if you meet certain criteria.

1. Top payments
2. Mobility Allowance

How much Mobility Allowance you can get

You can get a standard rate or higher rate of Mobility Allowance depending on your circumstances.