Most useful information

Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers

These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.

1. Raising kids
2. Growing up

Early education

Find out about early childhood education and child care options. This can help you choose the right service and get support for your family.

1. Aged care calculation of your cost of care
2. How to manage your aged care costs

Changes to your circumstances and aged care costs

We need to know about changes to your circumstances within 28 days of the change occurring.

Approved courses and institutions for ABSTUDY

You must study an approved course with an approved institution to get ABSTUDY.

1. What your commitments are
2. Employment income reporting

How to get reminders to report income to Centrelink

If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.

1. Living arrangements
2. Housing

Living with others

Find out how living with someone can affect your payments and services from us.

1. Top payments
2. Mobility Allowance

How much Mobility Allowance you can get

You can get a standard rate or higher rate of Mobility Allowance depending on your circumstances.

1. Top payments
2. Special Benefit

How to claim Special Benefit

Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.

1. Top payments
2. Financial Information Service

Financial Information Service live webinars

We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.

1. How to claim
2. Prove your identity

Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment

How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.