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.
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.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Planning long-term when you’re recently unemployed
We have resources that can help you with long-term planning when you’re unemployed.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.