- Dependent or independent
- Permanent independence
Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re in a de facto relationship
You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you’ve been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months or 6 months in special circumstances.
- 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.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
- Fares Allowance
- Who can get it
Fares Allowance if you study by distance and online
You may get Fares Allowance to attend compulsory activities for your study.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
- Employment income reporting
- If you have other types of income
Employment income reporting if you’re self employed
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
- Who can get it
- Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance
Board and lodging rent type for Rent Assistance
If you pay a homeowner or leaseholder for a room in their property, you may be eligible for Rent Assistance under the board and lodging rent type.
- Housing
- Moving house
Transitioning out of state care
Find help if you’re transitioning out of state or foster care.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.