Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Community or disability housing rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay rent to live in a community or disability housing group.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
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.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a student or Australian apprentice
When you apply for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.
FIS lump sums information online
We have information online about different types of lump sums you may get.
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.
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.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.