Higher rates of Youth Allowance when living away from home - students and Australian Apprentices
You may get a higher rate of Youth Allowance if you need to live away from your parents' home. This can be to study, or do your Australian Apprenticeship.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Express Plus Centrelink mobile app help - Set up app
Instructions on how to sign in and set up the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
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.
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.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.