Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
Who can get a Pensioner Education Supplement
You can get the supplement if you meet study rules and get certain payments from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Who can get Austudy
You need to meet certain criteria to get Austudy if you're a student or Australian Apprentice.
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.
Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)
Use this form to claim a special employment advance.
Separation details form (MOD S)
Use this form to let us know you’ve separated from your partner.
How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.
ABSTUDY for children living away from home to go to school
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who need to live away from home for school.
Income tests for Austudy
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.
Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance
Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.