Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
- Relationship changes
- Most useful information
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
- Top payments
- Pensioner Concession Card
Who can get a Pensioner Concession Card
We'll automatically send you a Pensioner Concession Card if you get certain payments from us.
- Ageing
- Caring for elderly
Choosing between Carer Payment and Age Pension
In some situations, you can choose to get Carer Payment or Age Pension.
- Top payments
- Disability Support Pension
Who can get Disability Support Pension
You need to meet both non-medical and medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
- Top payments
- Carer Payment
Who can get Carer Payment
To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.
- What changes you need to know or tell us about
- Change your circumstances with Centrelink
Updating your bank account balances and details with Centrelink
If you get a payment from us, you must tell us when there are changes to your bank account balances.
- Top payments
- Social work services
How to contact social work services
You can speak to a social worker over the phone.
- Top payments
- Age Pension
How to claim Age Pension
Complete the following steps to claim Age Pension.
- Rent Assistance
- Who can get it
Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance
The type of accommodation you live in and pay rent or accommodation costs for can affect your eligibility for Rent Assistance.