Most viewed payments for Working

1. Housing
2. Top payments

Rent Assistance

A regular extra payment we’ll automatically pay you if you pay rent and get certain payments from us.

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. How much you can get

Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment

You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.

Updating parental income details

You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

Who can get JobSeeker Payment

You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.

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.

Income test for JobSeeker Payment

Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.

1. Parenting Payment
2. Who can get it

Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment

The amount of Parenting Payment you can get depends on your income and assets as well as your partner’s, if you have one.

Assets test for allowances

We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.

How to prove your identity with Centrelink

You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.

1. Top payments
2. Parenting Payment

How much Parenting Payment you can get

How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.