Rates we use for International services
We use the buying rate from the Commonwealth Bank as the exchange rate for most currencies. For other currencies we get the rates from other banks.
Check your International services exchange rate
You can check the foreign exchange rate we use for your income or assets.
Travel outside Australia rules for Utilities Allowance
The travel rules for your main payment affect your Utilities Allowance when you travel outside Australia.
Travel outside Australia rules for the Home Equity Access Scheme
You must be eligible for a qualifying pension to get loan payments under the Home Equity Access Scheme while you’re overseas.
Travel outside Australia rules for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
The Family Tax Benefit travel rules affect your Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement when you travel outside Australia.
When and how to tell us about your travel outside Australia if you get ABSTUDY Living Allowance
When you get ABSTUDY, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia.
International social security agreement between Australia and New Zealand
Australia has an agreement with New Zealand to share responsibility for social security coverage.
International social security agreements between Australia and countries in the Americas
Australia has agreements with these countries in the Americas to share responsibilities for social security coverage.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Assistance for Isolated Children
When you get Assistance for Isolated Children, you may need to tell us if you or the student are leaving Australia.
What the approved reasons for travel overseas are if you get Austudy
To get Austudy while you’re overseas, you must travel for an approved reason.