Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Separation details form (MOD S)
Use this form to let us know you’ve separated from your partner.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.
What the Parental income test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We use the parental income test to assess your parents’ or guardians’ income for Youth Allowance. It’s part of the parental means test.
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.
Business details form (MOD F)
Use this form to let us know about you or your partner's involvement in a business.
Income tests for Austudy
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.
Someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support
You can ask someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support. You can authorise them to speak to us, update your details and get payments for you.