Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
What FIS information you can watch online
We have information about financial matters online that may help your situation.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment 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.
Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance
We may review your rent details to check they're up to date.
How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.
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.
Business details form (MOD F)
Use this form to let us know about you or your partner's involvement in a business.
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.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.