Who can get Special Benefit
You may get Special Benefit if you’re not eligible for any other income support and you meet the eligibility rules.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
How much Special Benefit you can get
The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.
How to apply for Status Resolution Support Services payment
Contact a SRSS service provider in your state or territory. They’ll help you apply for the SRSS payment.
Check if you still need someone to act for you
Now is a good time to check the acting arrangements you set up when you first arrived in Australia.
Change of circumstances if you get Status Resolution Support Services payment
You need to tell us as soon as possible if there’s a change to any of the details you gave us. Changes can affect your payment.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.
How to manage your Status Resolution Support Services payment
Your options and obligations for the Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) payment.
When you can't support an assuree with an Assurance of support
We may pay income support to the assuree during the Assurance of Support period if you can't support them, or they can't accept support from you.