Most useful information for relationship changes

Change of circumstances if you get ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate

You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate.

Change of circumstances if you get ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate

You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate.

1. Special Benefit
2. How to claim

Supporting documents for Special Benefit

When you claim Special Benefit, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re in a de facto relationship for at least 6 months

You may be independent if you’re in a de facto relationship for at least 6 months.

1. Employment income reporting
2. 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.

1. Employment income reporting
2. If you’re employed

When to report your income to Centrelink

If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.

1. If you’re employed
2. When to report

Reminders to report income to Centrelink

If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.

1. ABSTUDY School Term Allowance
2. How to manage your allowance

Change of circumstances if you get ABSTUDY School Term Allowance

You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get ABSTUDY School Term Allowance.

Income Stream Reviews for the Compliance program

We check your income stream information is up to date. We do this to check we’ve paid you the right payment and amount.

1. Special Benefit
2. How to keep your payment

Getting a medical certificate for Special Benefit

If you get Special Benefit and can’t work or study for a short time you may need to give us a medical certificate.