- Natural disaster
- Additional help
How to manage my current payment or card during a disaster
There are things you need to do to keep getting your payment or replace a card if you’ve been affected by a disaster.
- Living arrangements
- Natural disaster
Natural disaster support
Support for people directly affected by a declared natural disaster.
Dependent or independent for ABSTUDY
If you apply for ABSTUDY, we’ll assess you as being dependent or independent for payment.
- Austudy
- Who can get it
Allowable time for Austudy
Allowable time is how long you can get Austudy while you’re studying.
News
Read the latest updates on our services. You can subscribe to get regular highlights on topics you’re interested in.
- Retirement years
- Most useful information
Request for restoration of Disability Support Pension or Age Pension Claim for Crisis Payment and Anticipated Payment form (SU695)
This form is to be used for people whose Disability Support Pension or Age Pension is currently suspended due to imprisonment and are seeking restoration of payment.
- Retirement years
- During retirement
Australian Pension News
Information for people living outside Australia who get a Centrelink payment. We publish Australian Pension News once a year in October.
- Working while you get DSP
- Getting help to find work
Other support and advice while getting DSP
There’s other support and advice available if you need to help to find work while getting Disability Support Pension (DSP). You can also get advice about your employment rights.
- Employment Services Assessments
- If you need to attend an assessment
What happens during and after the Employment Services Assessment
During your Employment Services Assessment (ESAt), we’ll talk with you about your barriers to work including your disability, illness or injury.
If you need to attend an Employment Services Assessment
What you need to do before your Employment Services Assessment (ESAt).