Most useful information for housing

Employment income reporting if you’re employed

If you work for an employer, you must tell us the gross income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

1. Living arrangements
2. Housing

Homelessness

Find help if you’re homeless, sleeping rough or couch surfing.

1. Housing
2. Most useful information

Income and assets form (MOD IA)

Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to provide information about your income and assets.

1. Living arrangements
2. Housing

Living with others

Find out how living with someone can affect your payments and services from us.

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. Rent Assistance

What you need to do for Rent Assistance

You have a responsibility to tell us about changes to your rent or accommodation details if you get Rent Assistance.

1. Employment income reporting
2. If you’re employed

When to report your income to Centrelink

If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.

1. Employment income reporting
2. If you’re employed

How to report your income to Centrelink

You can report your employment income in different ways.

1. Housing
2. Homelessness

Community Partnership Specialist Officers

We work with community organisations to provide intensive support for customers who have the most trouble accessing our payments and services.

1. Rent Assistance
2. Who can get it

Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance

The type of accommodation you live in and pay rent or accommodation costs for can affect your eligibility for Rent Assistance.