Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
What an Income Bank is
Your Income Bank allows you to earn credits where your income is less than $539 a fortnight.
Exemptions from mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
We can grant principal carers temporary exemptions from their mutual obligation requirements in some family situations.
Seasonal, Contract and Intermittent Work Details form (SU496)
Use this form to tell us about any seasonal, contract or intermittent work you or your partner has done in the 6 months prior to claiming an income support payment.
How to manage electronic messaging
Your options and obligations for electronic messaging.
Centrelink online account help - Report zero employment income
Follow this guide if you’re required to report each fortnight, earnt zero employment income and want to report using your Centrelink online account.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.
Financial Information Service Officers
Our Financial Information Service Officers can help you plan for your future financial needs.
Work Bonus if you work
If you work, we’ll apply your Work Bonus balance to offset your Work Bonus eligible income. We’ll do this before we apply the income test.
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.