Employment income
This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
Seasonal, Contract and Intermittent Work Details form (SU496)
Use this form to tell us about any seasonal, contract or intermittent work you or your partner has done in the 6 months prior to claiming an income support payment.
Information you need to know about reporting employment and using the Earnings Worksheet form (SU505(i))
Information about how your payment is affected by income from full time, part time or casual employment and what other assistance we may also provide.
The new Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) starts 1 November
RAES will help job seekers in remote regions of Australia and replaces the Community Development Program (CDP).
We’re changing some of the things you can use Centrepay for
As part of Centrepay reforms, we’re making changes to our service reasons to better protect you. Some service reasons will be removed by 1 November 2026.
Who can use electronic messaging
You don’t need to have an online account to use electronic messaging.
Employment lump sum 52-week policy assessed incorrectly
An error was made with some employment income lump sums of greater than 52 weeks.
Who can get enhanced Income Management and a SmartCard in the Cape York or Doomadgee region in Queensland
If you live in the Cape York and Doomadgee region in Queensland, you may be eligible for enhanced Income Management.
Who can get enhanced Income Management and SmartCard in the Goldfields region and East Kimberley region of Western Australia
If you live in the Goldfields region or the East Kimberley region in Western Australia, you may be eligible to volunteer for enhanced Income Management.