Prepare to transfer to Age Pension from JobSeeker Payment
You can’t get JobSeeker Payment if you’re over Age Pension age.
How a Work Bonus works
The Work Bonus reduces the amount of your eligible income that is calculated in the income test. This helps us work out your rate of payment.
Watch our new how-to videos for help with your enhanced Income Management account
Our new video series shows you how to set up and manage your enhanced Income Management account and SmartCard online and with the SmartCard eIM app.
Work Bonus balance
We use your Work Bonus balance to offset your eligible income so you keep more of your pension if you’re working.
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.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Income tests for Austudy
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.
Veteran Payment affects your income support payment
Information to help you make a choice between Veteran Payment and an income support payment.
How much West Qld Heavy Rain and Flooding, Mar 2025 - AGDRP you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.