Terms and conditions for electronic messaging
If you give us your mobile number or email address, you may get electronic messages from us.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
What the personal income test is for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
We check your personal income to see if you’re eligible for Youth Allowance and work out how much you’ll get.
Time limits for claiming family payments
There are rules about when you can submit a claim. They are different depending on the type of payment. If you can’t claim within these timeframes, let us know.
Advance payment of Pharmaceutical Allowance
You may be able to get Pharmaceutical Allowance in advance as a lump sum of 7 fortnightly payments.
Dependent or independent for Disability Support Pension (DSP)
If you’re under 21, the amount of Disability Support Pension (DSP) you get depends on whether we assess you as dependent or independent.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Who can get Family Tax Benefit
You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Family Tax Benefit (FTB).
Change of circumstances when you hold a Low Income Health Care Card
You need to tell us if your circumstances change. This is to make sure you’re still eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card.
Which countries have international social security agreements with Australia
Australia has agreements with a number of countries to share responsibility for social security coverage.