Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
- Asset types
- Granny flat interest
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.
- Who can get it
- Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance
Retirement village or lifestyle village rent type for rent assistance
If you’re in retirement living, you may be eligible for Rent Assistance under the retirement or lifestyle village rent type.
- Granny flat interest
- How we assess granny flat interests
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
- Asset types
- Gifting
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
- Youth Allowance
- Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
How to claim Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
- Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
- Who can get it
Meet some of our students - student profiles
We have 7 common student profiles. See if any of these match your situation.