Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older
Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Medicare enrolment and amendment form (MS018)
Use this form to enrol in Medicare or update your details if you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Register the birth of your baby
You must register the birth of your baby. This is a requirement by the births, deaths and marriages registry in your state or territory.
Meeting the income test for Parental Leave Pay
To get Parental Leave Pay, you must meet an income test.
How to change from Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement to Parental Leave Pay
You can change from Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement to Parental Leave Pay if you think it's a better option for you.