If you have a reduced capacity to work
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
How an Income Bank works
You can earn up to $539 a fortnight under the personal income test before we reduce your payment.
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
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.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.
Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.