Most useful information for Moving to Australia

1. Going overseas
2. When you’re returning home

Bringing your child born overseas to Australia to live

If you’ve had or adopted a child overseas, there are some things you should do when you get back to Australia.

1. Moving to Australia
2. Migrating

Support for Ukrainian nationals in Australia

If you have been affected by the conflict in Ukraine, we can help you with payments and support while you’re in Australia.

1. Moving to Australia
2. Migrating

Support for Afghan humanitarian 449 visa holders in Australia

If you evacuated from Afghanistan on or after 19 August 2021, we can help you with payments and support.

1. Moving to Australia
2. Migrating

Support for people in Australia from Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

If you have been affected by the conflict, we can help you with payments and support while you’re in Australia.

1. Assets test
2. Asset types

Business structures

Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.

1. Child support assessment
2. What you need to know

Reciprocating jurisdictions and residency for child support

We have arrangements for child support with a number of countries. We call these reciprocating jurisdictions.

Private trusts and companies

If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.

1. Mutual obligation requirements
2. Mutual obligation requirements in the Community Development Program

Comprehensive Compliance Assessment

An assessment to find out why you haven’t been meeting your mutual obligation requirements.

1. Financial Information Service
2. How to contact us

Help in your language

We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.

1. Special Benefit
2. How to keep your payment

Travel outside Australia rules for Special Benefit

There are rules about when you can get your Special Benefit when you travel outside Australia.