Annual parental income reassessment
If you’re dependent and get Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, we may need your parents’ or guardians’ income details each year.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Public holiday closures for Australia Day
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holiday.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.