Steps to claim financial hardship assistance with aged care costs
Complete the following steps to claim aged care financial hardship assistance.
Help and payments from Services Australia FIS video
Watch this video to find out about the payments and services available from Services Australia if you’re made redundant.
How much WA TC Narelle, March 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
How much Youth Allowance for students and apprentices you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices you can get. These are the maximum rates.
Residence in Australia and other countries form (MOD O)
Use this form to give details to establish your Australian residence status when claiming Centrelink payments or to help you get a payment from another country.
Video chat appointments
Video chat appointments may be offered for aged care matters, the Financial Information Service (FIS), Farm Household Allowance (FHA) or to claim some payments online.
Other forms you may need to complete - Special Benefit
When you make your claim for Special Benefit, we may ask you to give us more information.
Information you need to know about reporting employment and using the Earnings Worksheet form (SU505(i))
Information about how your payment is affected by income from full time, part time or casual employment and what other assistance we may also provide.
Express Plus Centrelink mobile app help - Report zero employment income
Follow this guide if you’re required to report each fortnight, earnt zero employment income and want to report using the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
How much Qld Rainfall and Flooding, February to March 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.