Update your electronic messaging contact details
If you change your mobile number or email address, you need to tell us straight away.
How to subscribe for electronic messaging
Subscribe to get important text messages or emails from us.
Recognised activities for Child Care Subsidy
You need to do a recognised activity to get Child Care Subsidy.
How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.
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.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Who can use electronic messaging
You don’t need to have an online account to use electronic messaging.
What Centrepay is
Centrepay is a voluntary service which is free for Centrelink customers. You can use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.
Access your Income Management and BasicsCard account
You can access the money in your Income Management account many ways.
Application to change your assessment - special circumstances form (CS1970)
Use this form to apply for a review of an active child support assessment due to your special circumstances.