Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
- Top payments
- Home Equity Access Scheme
How much you can get under the Home Equity Access Scheme
The loan payments you get under the Home Equity Access Scheme depend on if you get a pension or not.
- Carer Payment
- Who can get it
Rules for caring for multiple people and get Carer Payment
When you care for multiple people there are different rules for Carer Payment
- Child Care Subsidy
- Who can get it
Resources about child care providers
Information for families about child care providers.
- Looking for work
- Most useful information
Medical Report - Mobility Allowance form (MA002)
Use this form to claim for Mobility Allowance if you are required to provide a Medical Report.
- Retirement years
- Most useful information
International bank account form (AUS178)
Use this form to tell us your bank account details if you can get your Centrelink payment outside Australia.
- Top payments
- Carer Supplement
How much Carer Supplement you can get
Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.
- When you get lump sum compensation
- Preclusion periods
How we calculate preclusion periods for Centrelink compensation recovery
Preclusion periods due to lump sum compensation payments usually start from the date of your injury.
Seasonal work preclusion period
This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.
- Who can get it
- Non-medical rules
Residence rules for Disability Support Pension
To be eligible for Disability Support Pension (DSP) you must meet the residence rules.