But in truth it isnt that easy to ask for benefits specially for new migrants.. The assessment process is tough.
And then once you do not meet the criteria na like u get a job or you get a pay rise or work o.t. then 1. It stops. Or 2. You would be asked to pay it back.
Sometimes it becomes more bother than it is worth. Also if u are on benefit parang X yan when u get loan like you have to prove to the banks hindi ka risk to them and that kaya ng salary mu ung mortgage or car loan on ur income.
But benefits like childcare rebate..automatic naman u get that from the preschool/ daycare on p.r. Visa but ung mga rental or jobless allowance etc. may assessment process pa yan.