How to manage Carer Allowance
Understand your options and obligations for Carer Allowance.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.
Centrelink online account help - Update your home contents, personal effects, vehicles and other assets details
Instructions on how to update your home contents, personal effects, vehicles and other asset details using your Centrelink online account.
Travelling, site and mooring fees rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay site or mooring fees where you live, or when you’re travelling.
Board and lodging rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay board and lodgings to a homeowner or primary tenant for a room in their property.
Avoid committing fraud
Do the right thing and avoid committing fraud by keeping your details with us up to date.
What your commitments are for Disability Support Pension (DSP)
There are things you must do to keep getting your Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Which countries have international social security agreements with Australia
Australia has agreements with a number of countries to share responsibility for social security coverage.