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.
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.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Who can get Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Check if you're eligible to get Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.