Fired for misconduct or left voluntarily
If you've been fired for misconduct or left your job without a good reason there may be a number of ways we can help you, but you won't be paid right away.
It's important you contact us right away as you may need to wait up to 13 weeks before your payments start. It depends on why you've been fired or left your job.
Your situation
Stopped working during a trial period of up to 90 days
If you've stopped working during, or at the end of, a trial period of up to 90 days, you may be able to apply for Jobseeker Support.
You may have a shorter stand-down period if you're in this situation.
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When you apply for Jobseeker Support, there may be some things you need to do before you can get it.
Need money while you look for work
You're looking for full-time work and need help with day-to-day expenses.
When you apply for Jobseeker Support, there may be some things you need to do before you can get it.
Ability to work affected because of a health condition or disability
You have a health condition or disability that affects your ability to work. This means that you have to reduce your hours or stop work for a while. We may still be able to help if you have a job to go back to.
You'll need a medical certificate from your health practitioner, eg, your doctor, to tell us how your health condition or disability affects your ability to work.
Sole parent with children under 14 to support
Sole parent with children over 14 to support
You're looking for full-time work and caring for children over 14.
When you apply for Jobseeker Support, there may be some things you need to do before you can get it.
Need money and your partner works
You're down to one wage and you need help to pay day-to-day expenses while you look for work.
Unsure of what you'll be able to get
Use "Check what you might get" to find out what help you could qualify for.