- Rent Assistance
- What you need to do
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
- Income and assets tests
- Income
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.
- Asset types
- Gifting
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
- Looking for work
- Most useful information
Business details form (MOD F)
Use this form to let us know about you or your partner's involvement in a business.
- Assets test
- Asset types
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
- Assets test
- Asset types
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.
- Top payments
- Pensioner Education Supplement
How much Pensioner Education Supplement you can get
Depending on your circumstances, there are 2 different rates of Pensioner Education Supplement you can get.
- Top payments
- Financial Information Service
What the Financial Information Service is
The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.
- What your commitments are
- Employment income reporting
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.