Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
How much Family Tax Benefit you can get
How much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) you may get.
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.
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.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Residence rules for Family Tax Benefit
To be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B you must meet the residence rules.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Starting primary school
Learn about payments and services that can support you when your child starts primary school.
Real estate details form (MOD R)
Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.