Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.
How an Income Bank works
You can earn up to $539 a fortnight under the personal income test before we reduce your payment.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
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.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Financial Information Service Officers
Our Financial Information Service Officers can help you plan for your future financial needs.
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.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
Private Trust form (MOD PT)
Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.