- If you need to attend an assessment
- What happens during and after the assessment
If you have a reduced capacity to work
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.
- Austudy
- Who can get it
Income tests for Austudy
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.
- Employment income reporting
- If you’re employed
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
- Working while you get DSP
- Getting help to find work
Inclusive Employment Australia
Inclusive Employment Australia is an employment service program that can help you prepare for, find and keep a job if you have disability, injury or health conditions.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
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.
Which payments are eligible for transfer to Age Pension
If you get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension.