Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
Work Bonus if you work
If you work, we’ll apply your Work Bonus balance to offset your Work Bonus eligible income. We’ll do this before we apply the income test.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Centrelink online account help - Request a document
Instructions on how to view, print and save your documents using your Centrelink online account.
Public holiday closures for Australia Day
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holiday.
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.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your income and assets details
Instructions to update your income and assets details using your Centrelink online account.
What FIS information you can watch online
We have information about financial matters online that may help your situation.