FIS retirement information online
We have information online to help you understand retirement.
Who can get Telephone Allowance
You can get Telephone Allowance if you have a telephone connected in your name and get a certain payment. You can also get it if the connection is in your partner’s name.
Centrepay is changing
We’re updating Centrepay so it works better for you. You can use Centrepay to pay for goods and services from approved businesses.
How to manage your Telephone Allowance
Your options and obligations for Telephone Allowance.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
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.
Centrelink online account help - Update or suspend a current Centrepay deduction
How to use your Centrelink online account to update or suspend a current Centrepay deduction.
Addressing income apportionment
Learn more about the steps we’re taking to resolve the use of income apportionment and when debt activities will restart.
Centrelink or aged care representative to act for you
You can ask someone to act for you as your authorised Centrelink or aged care representative.
What happens after you lodge your tax return at tax time
What happens after you lodge your tax return depends on your circumstances. You may get a refund or have a tax bill from the ATO, or have to wait for us to balance your FTB or CCS.