Most useful information for looking for work

1. How we assess your claim
2. Assessing your ability to work

Program of Support for Disability Support Pension

You may need to participate in a Program of Support before you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP).

1. Top payments
2. Income Bank

What an Income Bank is

Your Income Bank allows you to earn credits where your income is less than $539 a fortnight.

1. Top payments
2. Income Bank

How to manage Income Bank credits

There’s a maximum number of credits you can have in your Income Bank.

Income test for JobSeeker Payment

Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.

1. Top payments
2. Financial Information Service

What the Financial Information Service is

The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.

Setting up online accounts for Centrelink

To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.

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.

Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment

For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.

1. How to keep your payment
2. Travel outside Australia

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.

1. Top payments
2. Farm Household Allowance

Who can get Farm Household Allowance

You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Farm Household Allowance.