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Payment rates for Energy Supplement on Austudy

If you get Austudy the Energy Supplement amount you get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances and the payment or services you get.

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  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.

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FIS inheritance video

Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get an inheritance.

Setting up online accounts for Centrelink

To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.

  1. Who can get it
  2. Income and assets tests

Income test for JobSeeker Payment

Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.

  1. Income and assets tests
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Income

Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.

  1. Parenting Payment
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Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment

To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.

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  2. Rent Assistance

Who can get Rent Assistance

You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.

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How much Rent Assistance you can get

The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.

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.

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