How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
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.
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.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.
Board and lodging rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay board and lodgings to a homeowner or primary tenant for a room in their property.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get 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.
Special education need conditions for Assistance for Isolated Children
You may be eligible if your child can’t go to the local government school because your child needs to study from home or attend a different school.
Living and study requirements for Assistance for Isolated Children
Your child’s living and study arrangements will determine which allowance or supplement you get.
Rent assistance for community or disability housing
If you live in community or disability housing and pay rent for your accommodation you may be able to get Rent Assistance.