Centrepay is changing
We’re updating Centrepay so it works better for you. You can use Centrepay to pay for goods and services from approved businesses.
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.
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.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
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.
Family Tax Benefit Part B payment rates
The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B we’ll pay you depends on the age of your youngest child and your income.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.