Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
How much Tertiary Access Payment you can get
The Tertiary Access Payment is a payment of $3,000 or $5,000. How much you can get depends on where your family home is located.
How to claim NT Flooding, February to March 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
How you can claim Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment.
Claim for Fares Allowance - tertiary students only - Austudy, Youth Allowance or Pensioner Education Supplement form (SY005)
Use this form to claim Fares Allowance if you are a tertiary student receiving Austudy, Youth Allowance or Pensioner Education Supplement.
What financial help is available for disasters
Financial help from us and others if you’ve been affected by a disaster.
Help in your language
We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Who can get Nth Qld Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026 - New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance
You must meet eligibility rules to get New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance (NZ DRA).
What Centrepay is
Centrepay is a voluntary service which is free for Centrelink customers. You can use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.