A BLAKE Court benefits cheat has been ordered to complete unpaid work in the community.

Lorraine Joy Hansen admitted to fraudulently claiming employment and support allowance between January 2013 and June 2015 while having capital over the prescribed limits and living as husband and wife with her partner.

The 55-year-old was ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid work in the community over the next 12 months.

No compensation or victim surcharge were imposed due to lack of means.