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.
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.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance
We may review your rent details to check they're up to date.
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.
Real estate details form (MOD R)
Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.
Unscheduled reporting
If your employment income changes, you need to tell us within 14 days. We call this unscheduled reporting, as it can happen any time.
How much Crisis Payment for Release from Prison or Psychiatric Confinement you can get
You can get a Crisis Payment for release from prison or psychiatric confinement each time you’re released.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get certain payments from us and pay rent.