Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
Partner Income Test for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
If you’re independent and you have a partner, we assess their gross income too. This is the income they get before any deductions, like tax.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.
How much Youth Allowance for students and apprentices you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices you can get. These are the maximum rates.
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
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.
Financial information form (SS245)
Use this form to give us details of your financial information.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.