JobSeeker Payment is assessed under the same national rules on the Sunshine Coast as elsewhere in Australia. You can check eligibility and start a claim through your myGov account linked to Centrelink, with information about your identity, income, assets, residence and work situation. After claiming, Services Australia may ask you to attend an appointment and meet mutual obligation requirements, unless an exemption applies. For local employment support, ask Services Australia about suitable providers in your area and check the official servicesaustralia.gov.au guidance for current rules.