Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Claim for Australian Pension from an agreement country form (AUS140)
Use this form to claim an Australian Pension while you are in an agreement country.
Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
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.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
Changing your address if you’re moving house
Learn about what you need to tell us when you move house and how it can affect your payments.
How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.