Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
If you apply for Youth Allowance as a job seeker, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.
Who can get Essential Medical Equipment Payment and how much you can get
To get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) you must meet the eligibility requirements.
Privacy using social work services
We respect your right to privacy.
Lost or new device the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app is on
Don’t save your PIN on your device. This will reduce the risk of someone else accessing your account.
Multiple people using the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app on a single device
Each person must have their own account in the app for security reasons.
How your percentage of care affects your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) payments
As part of a care assessment, we consider how often each parent or non-parent carer, cares for a child. This is the percentage of care.
How much Pension Supplement you can get
The amount of Pension Supplement you get depends if you are single or in a couple.
Your Age Pension after your partner dies
When your partner dies, we need to reassess your income and assets. To stay eligible for Age Pension you need to meet the thresholds as a single person.
Help in your language
We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.
How to claim a payment under a social security agreement if you’re in another country
The steps to claim under a social security agreement if you’re claiming in another country.