Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
What you need to do to meet mutual obligations requirements
These are the steps you need to take to set up and then meet your mutual obligation requirements.
Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
The amount of Parenting Payment you can get depends on your income and assets as well as your partner’s, if you have one.
Retirement village or lifestyle village rent type for rent assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re in retirement living.
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.
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.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.