Most useful information

Residence descriptions

You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.

1. Centrelink self service
2. Express Plus Centrelink mobile app

How to download and set up the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app

You can download and set up the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app on your mobile or tablet.

1. How to keep your payment
2. Travel outside Australia

When you hold a temporary visa and travel overseas if you get Special Benefit

You can get Special Benefit while you’re overseas for an approved reason if you hold a certain visa.

1. ABSTUDY Living Allowance
2. How much you can get

ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for independent students and Australian Apprentices

These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.

1. Medical rules
2. Manifest medical rules

Disability Support Pension (DSP) if you’re permanently blind

Financial help and support if you’re permanently blind.

1. Top payments
2. Single Income Family Supplement

Who can get Single Income Family Supplement

You must meet certain criteria to receive Single Income Family Supplement (SIFS).

Weekly payment option

Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.

1. Centrelink debts and overpayments
2. What happens when you’re overpaid

If you don’t take action to repay a Centrelink debt

Actions we may take if you haven’t started repaying your Centrelink debt.

1. Education Entry Payment
2. Who can get it

Adult Migrant English Program

Access to free English language tuition to help you find work and settle in to life in Australia.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

When gifting exceptions apply

We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.