- Top payments
- Centrelink Compensation Recovery
When you get periodic compensation
If you get periodic compensation, it may affect income support payments you get from us.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
- 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.
Updating parental income details
You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
Employment income reporting if you have other types of income
If you have other types of income you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
- 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.
- What FIS information you can watch online
- Income and assets
FIS selling the family home video
Watch this video to learn more about how selling the family home can affect your payment.