Most useful information for housing

1. Who can get it
2. Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance

Board and lodging rent type for Rent Assistance

If you pay a homeowner or leaseholder for a room in their property, you may be eligible for Rent Assistance under the board and lodging rent type.

1. Top payments
2. Farm Household Allowance

How much Farm Household Allowance you can get

The amount of Farm Household Allowance you can get depends on your circumstances.

1. Rent Assistance
2. What you need to do

Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance

We may ask you to check that your rent or accommodation details are up to date to make sure you’re getting the right amount of Rent Assistance.

1. Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme
2. What payment you can get and how much

Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme payment types

Your child’s living arrangements determine which allowance or supplement you get under the Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme.

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.

1. Report your income
2. Employment income reporting

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.

1. Top payments
2. Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme

How to manage your Assistance for Isolated Children payment

Your options and obligations for Assistance for Isolated Children.

1. Top payments
2. Rent Assistance

How much Rent Assistance you can get

The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.

1. Rent Assistance
2. What you need to do

Travel outside Australia rules for Rent Assistance

The travel rules for your main payment affect your Rent Assistance when you travel outside Australia.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for release from prison or psychiatric confinement

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.