- Connect with us on social media
- Social media in Services Australia
Policies on our social media accounts
Our social media accounts should be safe and welcoming spaces. These policies help guide you when communicating with Services Australia on social media.
- Top payments
- Home Equity Access Scheme
Who can get a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You must meet certain requirements to be eligible for a Home Equity Access Scheme loan.
- Dependent or independent
- Reviewable independence
Independent for Youth Allowance if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home
If you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances, you may be independent.
- Centrelink self service
- Centrelink phone self service
How to register for Centrelink phone self service
You can register for phone self service over the phone or in person.
- Growing up
- Teenage years
What happens when your child turns 18
Your child turning 18 or stopping school may affect Family Tax Benefit (FTB), child support and their eligibility for payment.
- Carer Allowance
- How to manage your allowance
Travel outside Australia rules for Carer Allowance
There are rules about when you can get Carer Allowance when you or the person you are caring for travel outside Australia. You must meet the Carer Allowance rules at all times.
- Growing up
- Teenage years
What happens when your child turns 15
When your child turns 15, there are some changes for your and your child’s Medicare cards.
- Top payments
- Fares Allowance
When to claim Fares Allowance
You can get Fares Allowance after your journey or we can pre-book your travel for you.
- Who can get it
- Rent types for Rent Assistance
Young people living with or without their parents rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re a young person paying rent to your parents and living with or without them.
- Who can get it
- Rent types for Rent Assistance
Travelling, site and mooring fees rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay site or mooring fees where you live, or when you’re travelling.