- Express Plus Centrelink mobile app
- When you access the app
Multiple people using the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app on a single device
Each person must have their own account in the app for security reasons.
- Top payments
- Utilities Allowance
Who can get Utilities Allowance
You get this allowance if you get certain payments from us. You don’t need to apply for it.
- Top payments
- Utilities Allowance
How much Utilities Allowance you can get
We’ll pay the allowance with your regular payment. We pay you on or after 20 March, 20 June, 20 September and 20 December each year.
- Managing your money
- Most useful information
Compensation Recovery Statement of Financial Circumstances form (SS484)
Use this form to tell us when you’re in financial hardship and want a review of your compensation payments.
- Top payments
- Social work services
How our social work services can help
We can help if you need to turn to someone for support.
- Essential Medical Equipment Payment
- Who can get it and how much you can get
Heating or cooling for medical needs
You can get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) for heating or cooling used for medical needs.
- Top payments
- Centrelink Compensation Recovery
When you get periodic compensation
If you get periodic compensation, it may affect income support payments you get from us.
- International social security agreements
- Which countries have agreements with us
International social security agreement between Australia and New Zealand
Australia has an agreement with New Zealand to share responsibility for social security coverage.
Income from scholarships for students and apprentices
Income you get from scholarships can count in your income test. It might affect your payments.
- Reciprocal Health Care Agreements
- When you visit Australia
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from New Zealand
If you’re visiting Australia from New Zealand, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.