Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)
Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.
Program of Support for Disability Support Pension
You may need to participate in a Program of Support before you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP).
If you have a reduced capacity to work
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.
Help with other payments and services as you transition off FHA
You can get help from a range of other services as you move off Farm Household Allowance.
What an Income Bank is
Your Income Bank allows you to earn credits where your income is less than $539 a fortnight.
How to manage Income Bank credits
There’s a maximum number of credits you can have in your Income Bank.
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.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
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.