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.
Board and lodging rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay board and lodgings to a homeowner or primary tenant for a room in their property.
How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Access to information
Providing you a number of ways to access documents and the information we have.
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.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
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 Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Check if you're eligible to get Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.