What the Financial Information Service is
The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.
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.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
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.
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.