More Financial Support For Individuals Affected By COVID-19
Subject to legislation passing, job seekers affected by the Coronavirus may be eligible for an increase in payments and also more assistance:
- Up to $550 temporary Coronavirus Supplement per fortnight
- Extended eligibility of first $750 Economic Support Payment
- Payment of second $750 Economic Support Payment
- Extended eligibility of some payments
- Making some payments easier to be able to claim
- Crisis payment
- Extended eligibility for job seeker payment and youth allowance for job seekers.
For more information and eligibility requirements please click here.