How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Scheduled reporting
If you need to report your employment income, it’ll usually be every 14 days, on a date we tell you. We call this scheduled reporting.
How much Austudy you can get
The amount of Austudy you get depends on how much you earn.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your income and assets details
Instructions to update your income and assets details using your Centrelink online account.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get certain payments from us and pay rent.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.