Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
How to get Rent Assistance
You don’t need to submit a claim for Rent Assistance.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older
Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Who can get Youth Allowance for job seekers
You need to meet some rules to get Youth Allowance as a job seeker.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
How to claim Parenting Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Parenting Payment.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.