Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
- Managing your money
- Most useful information
Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)
Use this form to claim a special employment advance.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
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.