Most useful information

1. Managing your money
2. Centrelink debts and overpayments

How to repay money you owe to Centrelink

You can repay money you owe for a Centrelink debt in full or set up a payment arrangement. We may also recover money in other ways.

1. Disability Support Pension
2. How to claim

Other forms you may need to complete - Disability Support Pension

When you make your claim for Disability Support Pension, we may ask you to give us more information.

1. Caring for someone
2. Most useful information

Exemptions from mutual obligation requirements for principal carers

We can grant principal carers temporary exemptions from their mutual obligation requirements in some family situations.

News for Centrelink

The latest news updates and changes.

1. Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
2. Who can get it

Benefits of a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

You can get cheaper medical costs with a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC).

1. Top payments
2. Carer Allowance

How much Carer Allowance you can get

Carer Allowance is $162.60 each fortnight.

Taxable Centrelink payments

If you get a taxable Centrelink payment, you may need to lodge a tax return at the end of the tax year.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for other extreme circumstances

Who can get a Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances

You may get this if you were forced to leave your home because of an extreme circumstance and meet other eligibility criteria.

1. Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
2. How to manage your card

Renewing or replacing a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

If you're eligible for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, we renew your card before it expires. We can also replace a lost or stolen card.

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. How to report and manage your payment

Prepare to transfer to Age Pension from JobSeeker Payment

You can’t get JobSeeker Payment if you’re over Age Pension age.