Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.