Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
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.
- How to apply
- Applying as you transition to work
Supporting documents for Additional Child Care Subsidy Transition to Work
When you apply for Additional Child Care Subsidy Transition to Work, you need to give us evidence.
- JobSeeker Payment
- How to report and manage your payment
Change of circumstances when you get JobSeeker Payment
You must tell us if things change as it may affect your JobSeeker Payment.
- JobSeeker Payment
- How to report and manage your payment
Prepare to transfer to Age Pension from JobSeeker Payment
You can’t get JobSeeker Payment if you’re over Age Pension age.
Independent for ABSTUDY through work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through work.
- Dependent or independent
- Independent through work
Independent for ABSTUDY through a work related activity
You may be independent by doing a work related activity. You must have been doing it for at least 3 out of the last 4 years.
- Dependent or independent
- Independent through work
Independent for ABSTUDY through full time work
You may be independent if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.
- Dependent or independent
- Independent through work
Independent for ABSTUDY through rural and remote students part time work or earnings
You may be independent through work if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.
- Employment income reporting
- What to report
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.