Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
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.
Representative authority form (CS3042)
Use this form to authorise another person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf about your child support case.
Who can get a Crisis Payment for Release from Prison or Psychiatric Confinement
To get this payment after you are released from prison or psychiatric confinement you must meet the eligibility criteria.
Payment rates of Assistance for Isolated Children
The amount of Assistance for Isolated Children you get depends on the student's living arrangements during the school year and number of eligible children in your family.
Agents and Access Points - How we can help
What you can do at Agents and Access Points.
Who can get Remote Area Allowance
There are 2 ways to get Remote Area Allowance.
Moving for work
You may decide to move house to increase your chance of finding a job. There is support available if you move to find a job.