Most useful information for retraining

1. Rent Assistance
2. Who can get it

Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance

The type of accommodation you live in and pay rent or accommodation costs for can affect your eligibility for Rent Assistance.

Cancelling your payment online

You may be able to cancel your own payment online. This means you don’t need to visit a service centre or call us.

1. When you’ll get your first payment
2. Income maintenance period

Severe financial hardship provisions

We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.

1. Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
2. Centrelink online account help guides

Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment

Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.

1. Assets test
2. Asset types

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.

Payments while outside Australia

To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.

1. Employment income reporting
2. If you’re employed

What to report when you report income to Centrelink

We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

1. Rent Assistance
2. What you need to do

Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance

We may ask you to check that your rent or accommodation details are up to date to make sure you’re getting the right amount of Rent Assistance.

Superannuation

Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.

1. Top payments
2. Pensioner Education Supplement

Who can get a Pensioner Education Supplement

You can get the supplement if you meet study rules and get certain payments from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.