Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Higher rates of Youth Allowance when living away from home - students and Australian Apprentices
You may get a higher rate of Youth Allowance if you need to live away from your parents' home. This can be to study, or do your Australian Apprenticeship.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
FIS inheritance video
Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get an inheritance.
Cancel Nominee Arrangement form (SS532)
Use this form to tell us that you, as an authorised person or organisation, want to cancel a nominee arrangement.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
Unreasonable to live at home statement by independent third party form (SY017)
Use this form if you have been nominated by a young person applying for Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY to comment on their family situation.