Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
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 - Update your banking details
Instructions on how to update your banking details, including cash, cheques, loans, savings, deeming accounts and term deposit accounts.
FIS choosing an investment video
Watch this video to learn more about choosing an investment.
Community or disability housing rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay rent to live in a community or disability housing group.
Help in your language
We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.
Approved study or training for Education Entry Payment
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Education Entry Payment (EdEP).
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.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.