Newstart Allowance claim forms

You may not need to complete a claim form for Newstart Allowance.

If you are looking for work telephone 13 2850 or visit any Centrelink Customer Service Centre to commence your claim for Newstart Allowance. We will help you with your claim and register you as a job seeker.

If you are unable to telephone us or visit a Centrelink Customer Service Centre due to a medical condition, or you live remotely and do not have access to a telephone you can download and complete the appropriate forms and return them to Centrelink in person, by mail or by having a nominated person lodge them for you.

Your claim may only be payable from the date you lodge your completed claim form.

Step 1

The information for Newstart Allowance and Widow Allowance form contains information you need to know before lodging your claim.

Step 2

You need to download and complete a claim form that best suits your own circumstances.

If you	Download this form
have been receiving Newstart Allowance within the last 52 weeks and, live in a remote area without access to the telephone or have a medical condition that prevents you from attending an interview	Payment reclaim form
have not received Newstart Allowance in the past 52 weeks and, live in a remote area without access to the telephone or have a medical condition that prevents you from attending an interview	Claim for Newstart Allowance form

Step 3

Print and complete your claim forms. Once completed, mail your forms to us, or take them in to your nearest Centrelink Customer Service Centre.

Other forms you need to complete

You may need to download and complete some other forms to help us assess your claim. This may include the living arrangements form. The claim form will tell you which additional forms you need to fill in.

If you	Download this form
are receiving, are about to receive, or have already received compensation	Compensation and damages form
are self-employed, or are involved in a business	Business details form
have investments or receive income from investments	Income and investments form
earn additional income or have assets	Additional income and assets form
are resident in Australia or another country	Life residence in Australia and other countries form
have a partner	Partner details form
are involved in a private company	Private company details form
are involved in a private trust	Private trust details form
own your home, property, or any real estate	Real estate details form
have separated from your partner since you last claimed a Centrelink payment or service	Separation details form
are currently studying, intend to study, or have recently finished studying	Study details form
are currently paying rent where you live	Rent Certificate - new claim form
work on a seasonal, contractual, or intermittent basis	Seasonal, contract and intermittent work details form

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