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.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
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.
Unscheduled reporting
If your employment income changes, you need to tell us within 14 days. We call this unscheduled reporting, as it can happen any time.
How to get 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.
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.
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.
What happens when you give us a medical certificate for Special Benefit
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your mutual obligation requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting Special Benefit.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.