Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
Getting support while you retrain
Find out about our payments and loans that may help you when you’re retraining or studying.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
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.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Financial Information Service live webinars
We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.