Financial support if you’re sick or injured

Payments while you can’t work

You may get a Services Australia payment if you can’t work or study because you’re sick or injured. You’ll need to provide a medical certificate and other information with your claim.

Find out more about payments you may get.

Payments for COVID-19

People who’ve experienced harm because of the COVID-19 vaccine may be eligible for payment under the COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme.

You can no longer claim the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment and High-Risk Settings Pandemic Payment. Aged care providers can no longer claim the Aged care worker COVID-19 leave payment grants. If you received these payments you need to include them in your tax return. 

Find out more about what government payments and allowances to report on the Australian Taxation Office website.

Other payments

You may be able to get a payment if you have an illness, injury or disability that is likely to persist for more than 2 years. 

Find out about getting support if you have an illness, injury or disability.