Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.
Getting a payment when you’re recently unemployed
We have payments to help you when you’re unemployed or can’t work while you’re sick or injured. Which one you get depends on your circumstances.
Waiting periods
You may have to wait before your payments start.