How much Austudy you can get
The amount of Austudy you get depends on how much you earn.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
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.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Retirement village or lifestyle village rent type for rent assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re in retirement living.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
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.