Special Benefit
Special Benefit is a payment that helps people who are in severe financial need because of reasons outside their control and who cannot receive any other Centrelink pension or benefit.
When you are suffering severe financial hardship because of reasons outside your control, you may be able to receive Special Benefit. This payment is only available in certain circumstances.
You may be able to receive Special Benefit if you:
- are in severe financial need
- are not able to earn enough income to support yourself and your dependants for reasons outside your control
- are not receiving any other Centrelink pension or benefit
- meet the residence requirements
Next Steps
- Read more about Special Benefit
- Read the Special Benefit fact sheet