Most useful information

1. Social work services
2. How we help

Social work services if you’re experiencing violence

If you’re experiencing family and domestic violence, we can help you access certain services.

1. What changes you need to know or tell us about
2. Change your circumstances with Centrelink

How to update your name with Centrelink

You can ask us to update your legal name, preferred name or title at any time.

1. Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
2. Centrelink online account help guides

Centrelink online account help - Update your real estate details

Instructions on how to update your real estate details using your Centrelink online account.

1. Explanations and formal reviews
2. Explanations and formal reviews of a Centrelink decision

When you can apply for a formal review of a Child Care Subsidy decision

Find out when you can apply for a formal review of a Child Care Subsidy decision.

1. Top payments
2. Family Tax Benefit

How to balance your payment for Family Tax Benefit

We compare your income estimate with your actual income at the end of each financial year. This is how we check you got the right amount.

1. Top payments
2. Rent Deduction Scheme

How the Rent Deduction Scheme works

First you’ll need to authorise your rent deduction with your housing authority.

1. Getting aged care services
2. Most useful information

Support at Home calculation of your cost of care form (SA456)

Use this form to give us your financial details. Don’t use this form if you get a relevant income support payment.

1. Essential Medical Equipment Payment
2. Who can get it and how much you can get

Evidence for Essential Medical Equipment Payment

We may ask you for evidence to show you’re eligible for Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).

1. Who can get it
2. Income and assets test

Income test for Carer Payment

Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Carer Payment.

1. Top payments
2. Essential Medical Equipment Payment

Who can get Essential Medical Equipment Payment and how much you can get

To get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) you must meet the eligibility requirements.