Most useful information for Retraining

1. Top payments
2. Centrelink Compensation Recovery

How to use our compensation estimator for Centrelink Compensation Recovery

You can use the compensation estimator to help understand your preclusion period before the settlement of your compensation claim.

1. Top payments
2. ABSTUDY

ABSTUDY for students and apprentices in custody

There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and apprentices in lawful custody.

1. What FIS information you can watch online
2. Job seekers

Child Support FIS video

Watch this video to find out about how a redundancy will affect your child support.

1. Top payments
2. Transition to Independent Living Allowance

How to apply for the Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA)

You apply for the Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) with the help of your caseworker.

1. Austudy
2. Who can get it

Allowable time for Austudy

Allowable time is how long you can get Austudy while you’re studying.

Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.

Liquid assets waiting period

The liquid assets waiting period is between 1 and 13 weeks.

Real estate income

This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.

Income maintenance period

This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.

Overdrawn bank account

You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.