When we pre-fill your information
There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill for you.
Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)
Use this form to claim a special employment advance.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.
Unreasonable to live at home statement by young person form (SY015)
Use this form if you're getting or have claimed Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, and you're applying as an independent person under the unreasonable to live at home guidelines.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
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.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
How much Pensioner Education Supplement you can get
Depending on your circumstances, there are 2 different rates of Pensioner Education Supplement you can get.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.