Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
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.
Income test for Family Tax Benefit Part A
The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A you get depends on your family’s income.
Support for grandparent carers
If you’re a grandparent providing ongoing care for your grandchild, there’s support and payments available to help you.
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.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
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.