When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Independent for Youth Allowance (students) when in certain education or employment
If you're 18 or older and in certain education or employment circumstances, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.
Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)
Use this form to claim a special employment advance.
ABSTUDY for high school, university or other higher education students
There’s ABSTUDY support available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in high school or higher education. This includes masters and doctorate study.
Income Bank
Helps you keep more of your Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY payment if you’re a student or an Australian Apprentice receiving an income.
Allowable time for study while getting Youth Allowance
There’s an allowable time limit on how long you’ll get Youth Allowance. We base it on the minimum time it normally takes to complete your course as a full time student.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.