Most useful information for recently unemployed

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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.

Liquid assets waiting period

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)

Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.

Payment and Service Finder

An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

How to claim JobSeeker Payment

Complete the following steps to claim JobSeeker Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.

Rural customers and primary producers

Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.