- Dependent or independent
- Permanent independence
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re married or in a registered relationship
You may be independent if you are or were married, or in a registered relationship.
- Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme
- Who can get it
Approved courses of study and institutions for Assistance for Isolated Children
The student must study full time in an approved course at an approved institution to get Assistance for Isolated Children.
- Parenting Payment
- Who can get it
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
- Assurance of Support
- How to apply
How to apply as a person to give an assurance of support
Complete the following steps to apply as a person to give an assurance of support.
- Explanations and formal reviews
- Explanations and formal reviews of a Centrelink decision
When you can apply for a formal review of a Tertiary Access Payment decision
Find out when you can apply for a formal review of a Tertiary Access Payment decision.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
- International Services
- What are the exchange rates
Check your International services exchange rate
You can check the foreign exchange rate we use for your income or assets.
- Top payments
- Child Disability Assistance Payment
How much Child Disability Assistance Payment you can get
You can get up to $1,000 each year for each child who qualifies you for Carer Allowance.
- Aged care calculation of your cost of care
- How to manage your aged care costs
Your Centrelink payments when you move into an aged care home
Moving into an aged care home may change your income support payment. Some income support payments can be paid directly to your aged care provider.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.