Starting secondary school
Find out how we can support you when your child moves to secondary school.
ABSTUDY for high school study
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in secondary school.
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 Assistance for Isolated Children payment you can get and how much
The amount of Assistance for Isolated Children you get depends on your child's living arrangements.
International bank account form (AUS178)
Use this form to tell us your bank account details if you can get your Centrelink payment outside Australia.
Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)
Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.
Paying back the Student Start-up Loan
You pay back the Student Start-up Loan through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) when your income is more than the minimum repayment threshold.
When you’ll get your first Parenting Payment
Parenting Payment is a fortnightly payment. We’ll tell you when your first payment is after we approve your claim.
What can affect your Family Tax Benefit
The amount of Family Tax Benefit you get will depend on your family income and circumstances.
Change of circumstances while getting Parenting Payment
We need to know about changes to your or your partner’s situation. If you don’t tell us when these changes happen, you may get a debt you’ll have to pay back.