How much ABSTUDY Fares Allowance you can get
To get Fares Allowance you must be eligible for ABSTUDY. If you’re eligible we’ll pay the actual costs of travel.
Top payments for Centrelink
The payments and services most viewed by other website visitors.
Fares Allowance for pre-booked travel
We may pre-book and pay for your travel by air, ferry, train or coach.
Change of circumstances if you hold a Health Care Card
You need to tell us about any changes to your circumstances when you hold a Health Care Card.
What the benefits are of a Health Care Card
A Health Care Card entitles you to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Income Stream Reviews
Each financial year we review certain types of income streams. We do this to ensure we assess your payments and concession cards correctly.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting New Zealand
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with New Zealand may cover some of your medical costs in the New Zealand public health system.
Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance
We may review your rent details to check they're up to date.
How to claim a Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence
Complete the following steps to claim Crisis Payment for extreme circumstances family and domestic violence.
Types of income we apply the Work Bonus to
We apply the Work Bonus to employment and self-employment income. You need to tell us how much you earn so we can apply the Work Bonus and income test.