Who can get NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - DRA
You must meet eligibility rules to get Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA).
Centrelink online account help - Update your family income estimate and payment choice
Make sure your family income estimate is accurate and your payment choice is right for you. This will help you to avoid being overpaid or underpaid.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Directors fees
Directors fees count towards your income test. They can affect your Centrelink payment.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.

Get ready for Family Tax Benefit and Child Care Subsidy balancing this tax time
If you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or Child Care Subsidy (CCS), there may be things you need to do before we can balance your payments.
How to manage Income Bank credits
There’s a maximum number of credits you can have in your Income Bank.
NSW Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
A lump sum payment to help people affected by New South Wales Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred that started in March 2025.
Centrelink online account help - Deducting tax from your payment
Instructions on how to add, update or cancel voluntary deductions of tax from your Centrelink payment using your Centrelink online account.