Most useful information

1. Employment income reporting
2. When to report

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.

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2. Types of travel

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for orientation and special purpose visit travel

Help for eligible students and non-student travellers to travel for an open day, orientation activity or other special purpose.

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2. Types of travel

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for graduation travel

Help for tertiary students to travel to and from their graduation ceremony.

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2. Types of travel

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for start and end of studies travel

Help for secondary and tertiary students to travel at the start and end of studies for the year.

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2. Types of travel

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for school holiday travel

Help for secondary school students for up to 3 school holiday return trips each year.

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2. Types of travel

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for travel for study of more than 1 semester

Help for tertiary and secondary non schooling students for a return trip home mid year.

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2. Types of travel

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for exam travel

Help for tertiary and secondary non schooling students for travel to do a supplementary or deferred exam.

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2. Types of travel

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for travel for compassionate reasons or if you’re expelled

Help for secondary and tertiary students with the cost of travel for compassionate reasons or if they’re expelled.