Manage your money
You’ll experience many changes in your lifetime. So the way you use your money will change. We have tips and information to help you at different times of your life.
What financial help is available for disasters
Financial help from us and others if you’ve been affected by a disaster.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Looking for work and job hunting
There are tools and services to help you look for work. Here are some of the most helpful ones.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
Adult Migrant English Program
Access to free English language tuition to help you find work and settle in to life in Australia.
Proving your child’s birth or adoption
You need to give us proof of your child’s birth or adoption before we can finalise your claim for Parental Leave Pay or Family Tax Benefit.
Travel outside Australia rules for Pension Supplement
The travel rules of your main payment affect if you get Pension Supplement when you travel outside Australia.
Centrelink online account help - How to use video chat for appointments
You can use video chat for some appointments using your Centrelink online account. Video chat appointments are available by offer only.
Parental income test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
The parental income test is part of the parental means test. We use it to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.