Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
How to get Rent Assistance
You don’t need to submit a claim for Rent Assistance.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
How to get reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
When we pre-fill your information
There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill into reports for you.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
Centrelink online account help - Update address, accommodation and contact details
Instructions on how to update your address, accommodation and contact details using your Centrelink online account.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.