Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
Scheduled reporting
If you need to report your employment income, it’ll usually be every 14 days, on a date we tell you. We call this scheduled reporting.
Unscheduled reporting
If your employment income changes, you need to tell us within 14 days. We call this unscheduled reporting, as it can happen any time.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
How to get reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a student or Australian apprentice
When you apply for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.
If you’re independent for Youth Allowance through paid work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through paid work.
Limited program schools in New South Wales for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance
Information about Limited program schools in New South Wales for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.