Most useful information for recently unemployed

1. Who can get it
2. Income and assets tests

Income test for JobSeeker Payment

Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.

Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment

For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.

When you need an Employment Separation Certificate

If you or your partner stop work or change from full time to casual work, you may need to give us an Employment Separation Certificate.

1. Recently unemployed
2. Most useful information

Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)

You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.

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. Seeking medical help
2. Most useful information

Authorisation to act on an incapacitated person's behalf for Medicare purposes form (MO050)

Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.

1. Managing your money
2. Manage your money

How to budget

Find out how to review or make your budget. Knowing how much money comes in and where it goes helps you be in control of your money.

Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers

These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.

1. Youth Allowance
2. Youth Allowance for job seekers

How to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers

Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers. Before you start, check if you can get it.

Financial investments

The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.