Most useful information

Lump sums while on income support

A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.

1. Who should apply
2. You own your home

Aged care carer or close relative assessment for aged cost of care

If you’re a carer or close relative of a person moving into an aged care home, you may need to do an assessment.

1. Top payments
2. Pensioner Concession Card

Who needs to apply for a Pensioner Concession Card

You don’t need to apply for a Pensioner Concession Card. If you are eligible, we’ll post your card to you.

1. Top payments
2. Home Equity Access Scheme

How to apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme

Complete the following steps to apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme. Before you start, check if you're eligible.

1. Scams and identity theft
2. Active scams

Centrelink scams

There are different types of Centrelink scams.

1. Age Pension
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Age Pension

To be eligible for Age Pension you must meet the residence rules.

Top payments for Centrelink

The payments and services most viewed by other website visitors.

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

ABSTUDY Additional Incidentals Allowance

You may get ABSTUDY Additional Incidentals Allowance if you have high essential course costs.

Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers

These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.

1. Low Income Health Care Card
2. Who can get a card

Benefits of a Low Income Health Care Card

You and your dependent child can get benefits if you have a Low Income Health Care Card.