- Relationship changes
- Most useful information
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
- Top payments
- Financial Information Service
How to contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.
- Top payments
- Rent Assistance
What you need to do for Rent Assistance
You have a responsibility to tell us about changes to your rent or accommodation details if you get Rent 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.
- Separated parents
- Most useful information
Separation details form (MOD S)
Use this form to let us know you’ve separated from your partner.
- Top payments
- Rent Assistance
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible rent or accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
- Top payments
- Rent Assistance
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
- Centrelink self service
- Electronic messaging
How to subscribe for electronic messaging
Subscribe to get important text messages or emails from us.
- Report your income
- Employment income reporting
Employment income reporting if you’re employed
If you work for an employer, you must tell us the gross income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.