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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.

Liquid assets waiting period

The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.

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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.

Income test for JobSeeker Payment

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

Income from outside Australia

Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.

Supporting documents for Youth Allowance

When claiming Youth Allowance there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.

Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals

Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.

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Working while you get Disability Support Pension (DSP)

You may be able to work and still get Disability Support Pension (DSP).

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Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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