FIS aged care information online
We have information online to help you understand aged care requirements.
Income from self employment
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.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
What the Student Start up Loan is
The Student Start-up Loan is a voluntary $1,349 loan for eligible students who get Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance.
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.
FIS inheritance video
Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get an inheritance.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
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.