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.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
What are immunisation requirements
Your child must meet immunisation requirements if you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A or child care fee assistance.
ABSTUDY for high school study
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in secondary school.
ABSTUDY for school children living at home
There’s ABSTUDY support available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students attending school and living at home.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
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.
Leaving secondary school
Find information to guide you when you’re leaving or finishing secondary school.