ABSTUDY for children living away from home to go to school
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who need to live away from home for school.
Paying bills using Centrepay
You can use the Centrepay bill paying service to pay any business registered to accept Centrepay as a payment method.
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.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)
Use this form to claim a special employment advance.
How much ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate you can get
The amount of ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate we pay depends on the student’s age.
What Centrepay is
Centrepay is a voluntary service which is free for Centrelink customers. You can use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.
Immunisation medical exemptions
You may be able to get an exemption from having a vaccine if there is a valid medical reason.
How child support affects FTB Part A payment rates
The more child support you receive or are entitled to, the less FTB you may get.
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.