Transfer Carer Payment and Carer Allowance from child to adult
You may be getting Carer Payment or Carer Allowance, or both payments. When a child in your care is turning 16, you can transfer your Carer Payment and or Carer Allowance from a child to an adult.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
Heating or cooling for medical needs
You can get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) for heating or cooling used for medical needs.
Social work services FIS video
Watch this video to learn more about our social workers.
Who can get Carer Allowance
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Starting study for higher education
Learn about payments, services and support you may get when you start studying at a higher level.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
How much Parental Leave Pay you can get
Parental Leave Pay is based on the national minimum wage.