Most useful information

Newly arrived resident's waiting period

If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.

1. Carer Allowance
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Carer Allowance

To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.

Paying tax on a Centrelink payment

You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.

1. Top payments
2. Early release of superannuation

How to apply to release your superannuation early

The way you apply for early access to your super depends on the reason you need it.

Superannuation

Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.

1. What changes you need to know or tell us about
2. Customer service changes

Public holiday reporting and payment dates

Your reporting and payment dates may change when we close for national public holidays. We may pay you early.

1. Carer Payment
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Carer Payment

To be eligible for Carer Payment you must meet the residence rules.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for other extreme circumstances

How much Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances you can get

You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or extreme circumstance.

1. Family Tax Benefit
2. How much you can get

Family Tax Benefit Part A payment rates

The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A we’ll pay you depends on your situation.

1. Pensioner Concession Card
2. Who can get a card

Benefits of a Pensioner Concession Card

With a Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) you can get cheaper medicine, bulk billed doctor visits and help with hearing services.