You can start a JobSeeker Payment claim online through your myGov account linked to Centrelink, whether you live in Newcastle or elsewhere in Australia. You may need identity documents, bank details, employment information, income and assets details, and evidence about your personal circumstances. Services Australia will assess your eligibility, including residence rules, mutual obligation requirements, income, assets and any waiting periods, so payment rates and claim outcomes can vary. Check servicesaustralia.gov.au for the current requirements or contact Centrelink if you need help completing the claim.