- Asset types
- Gifting
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
- Asset types
- Gifting
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
- Youth Allowance for job seekers
- How much you can get
Personal income test for Youth Allowance for job seekers
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for a payment and work out how much you’ll get.
- Education Entry Payment
- Who can get it
Adult Migrant English Program
Access to free English language tuition to help you find work and settle in to life in Australia.
- Higher education
- Most useful information
Compensation and damages form (MOD C)
Use this form to let us know about compensation you’ve already received, you’re getting now, or you’re about to get.
- Who can get it
- Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance
Private housing rent type for Rent Assistance
If you pay rent to live in a house someone else owns, you may be eligible for Rent Assistance under the private housing rent type.
Updating parental income details
You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.