How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Centrepay
A voluntary bill paying service which is free for Centrelink customers. You can use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.
Income test for Family Tax Benefit Part B
Family Tax Benefit Part B is for single parents or carers and some couples who meet a 2 part income test.
How to claim Family Tax Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Family Tax Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Medicare enrolment form (MS004)
Use this form to enrol in Medicare for the first time, re-enrol in Medicare or enrol your baby in Medicare.
Family Tax Benefit Part B eligibility
We may pay you Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B if you’re a single parent, a grandparent carer, or if you’re a member of a couple with one main income.
Rent Assistance
A regular extra payment if you pay rent and get certain payments from us.
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.
Activity level and subsidised care for Child Care Subsidy
Your activity level affects your subsidised care for Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
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.