How much Special Benefit you can get
The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Help from other places for family and domestic violence
There are other organisations to help you with counselling, support and advice.
Objecting to a Child Support decision form (CS1893)
Use this form to object to a child support decision we made that you disagree with.
Income and assets test for Special Benefit
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Special Benefit. We also use these to work out how much 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.
Get a new Medicare card with other people
You can get a new Medicare card with other people when your circumstances change.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
What the Financial Information Service is
The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.
Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.