What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
When you'll get your first Youth Allowance for students and apprentices payment
Your study circumstances can affect when you’ll get your first payment.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
What an Income Bank is
Your Income Bank allows you to earn credits where your income is less than $539 a fortnight.
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.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Application to copy or transfer from one Medicare card to another form (MS011)
Complete this form to copy or transfer someone onto your own Medicare card or another Medicare card.
What the Parental income test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We use the parental income test to assess your parents’ or guardians’ income for Youth Allowance. It’s part of the parental means test.