Most useful information for Relationship changes

Overdrawn bank account

You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.

1. Special Benefit
2. How to manage your payment

Employment Services Assessments

If you need help finding a job, we'll assess the impact of your barriers to work including disability, illness or injury.

1. Top payments
2. Special Benefit

How much Special Benefit you can get

The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.

1. Granny flat interest
2. How we assess granny flat interests

Examples of granny flat interests

We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.

Asset hardship provisions

We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.

1. School
2. Most useful information

Parent or Guardian details - for the BASE tax year and CURRENT tax year for dependent Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY customers form (MOD JY)

Use this form to provide income details of a parent or guardian if you are a dependent claiming or receiving Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY.

1. Special Benefit
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Special Benefit

To be eligible for Special Benefit you must meet the residence rules.

1. Retirement years
2. Most useful information

Home Equity Access Scheme variation form (SA497)

Use this form to make changes to your or your partner’s Home Equity Access Scheme if you’re not registered for online services.

1. Telephone Allowance
2. How to manage your allowance

Change of circumstances when you get Telephone Allowance

We need to know about changes that could reduce or stop your Telephone Allowance payment.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

When gifting exceptions apply

We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.