Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance
Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
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.
Manage the money you get from your payment
We’ve got tips and tools to help you with budgeting, borrowing and credit, and managing debt.
Keep track of your Centrepay deductions
You should check your deductions regularly to make sure they're still correct and make changes if needed.