Most useful information for recently unemployed

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.

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. How much you can get
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.

1. Work
2. Recently unemployed

Getting other help when recently unemployed

We have other support services you can use while we process your claim. These can also help if you’re not eligible for a payment.

Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia

We will pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long-term basis.

1. Rent Assistance
2. Who can get it

Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility

If you’re 25 or younger, you may need to meet special rules to get Rent Assistance with an eligible payment.

1. Managing your money
2. Most useful information

Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)

Use this form to claim a special employment advance.

1. Top payments
2. Parenting Payment

Who can get Parenting Payment

You must meet certain criteria to get Parenting Payment.

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for JobSeeker Payment

To be eligible for the JobSeeker Payment you must meet the residence rules.