Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
- Recently unemployed
- Most useful information
Seasonal, Contract and Intermittent Work Details form (SU496)
Use this form to tell us about any seasonal, contract or intermittent work you or your partner has done in the 6 months prior to claiming an income support payment.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
- How much you can get
- Income and assets tests
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
- Work
- Recently unemployed
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.
- Resources
- Forms
Verification of medical conditions form (SU684)
Use this form to provide details of your medical conditions. We’ll use this information to conduct an Employment Services Assessment.
How to transfer to Age Pension online
Complete the following steps to transfer to Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.
- Working
- Most useful information
Earnings Worksheet form (SU505)
Use this form to work out your gross earnings for your entitlement period and report them to us.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.