Who can get Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Check if you're eligible to get Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
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.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
When we pre-fill your information
There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill for you.