Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
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.
Healthy Start for School health check
If your child is turning 4, they may need to have a health check. If they don’t, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A rate may reduce.
It’s almost tax time - Centrelink payment summaries will be ready soon
In early July your 2024-25 Centrelink payment summary should be available through our online and digital channels.
What adjusted taxable income is
We use your adjusted taxable income to work out your eligibility for some payments, concessions or services.
Time’s running out to claim Family Tax Benefit as a lump sum
You need to submit your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) lump sum claim, for the 2023-24 financial year, by 30 June 2025.
Veteran Payment affects your income support payment
Information to help you make a choice between Veteran Payment and an income support payment.
Paying bills using Centrepay
You can use the Centrepay bill paying service to pay any business registered to accept Centrepay as a payment method.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.