Centrelink online account help - Update address, accommodation and contact details
Instructions on how to update your address, accommodation and contact details using your Centrelink online account.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Accommodation and renting
Find out what help you can get from us when you’re renting.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Changing your address if you’re moving house
Learn about what you need to tell us when you move house and how it can affect your payments.
When and where to find mobile service centres
Our mobile service centres (MSCs) travel around Australia, stopping to provide services in rural and regional communities.
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.