- Special Benefit
- Who can get it
Income and assets test for Special Benefit
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Special Benefit. We also use these to work out how much you can get.
- Moving to Australia
- Most useful information
Claim for Special Benefit for a child form (SU721)
Use this form to claim Special Benefit for a child who is an Australian citizen or a permanent resident you care for if you’re their non-resident parent or guardian.
- Top payments
- Special Benefit
How to claim Special Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.
- Top payments
- Assurance of Support
Who can be an assurer for an Assurance of Support
To give an Assurance of Support you must meet certain guidelines.
- Centrelink online account
- What details you can view and update online
Update your personal details using your Centrelink online account
You can update your personal details using your online account.
- Status Resolution Support Services payment (SRSS)
- How to manage your payment
How to report your Status Resolution Support Services payment income
If you or your partner get any income from work, you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right Status Resolution Support Services payment (SRSS) amount.
- Moving to Australia
- Most useful information
Assurance of Support Bank Guarantee Release form (SU631)
Use this form to apply to have an Assurance of Support Bank Guarantee released.
- Top payments
- Special Benefit
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.
- Moving to Australia
- Refugees and asylum seekers
Payment for refugees and asylum seekers
Depending on your situation, there are payments and services you may get.
- Crisis Payment
- Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants
How much Crisis Payment for Humanitarian Entrants you can get
You can only get one Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants.