Age Pension age is not increasing
News media, unofficial websites and social media may report changes to our payments that aren’t real. There are no changes to Age Pension age, which is 67 years.
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
Terms and conditions for electronic messaging
If you give us your mobile number or email address, you may get electronic messages from us.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Pause of requirements
Sometimes there may be a pause of your mutual obligation or participation requirements.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
Advice of death form (SA116)
Use these forms to advise us of the death of an adult or child. We’ll use these details to update records with Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.
Working Credit
Lets you keep more of your income support payment and benefits if you're working.