- Assets test
- Asset types
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
Online review of study details
We may send a letter to your myGov inbox asking you to do an online review of your study details.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
- ABSTUDY Living Allowance
- How much you can get
ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for independent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.
- Seeking medical help
- Most useful information
Authorisation to act on an incapacitated person's behalf for Medicare purposes form (MO050)
Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.
- Asset types
- Granny flat interest
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.
- Granny flat interest
- How we assess granny flat interests
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
- Asset types
- Gifting
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.