When to claim - Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
You can claim Youth Allowance for students or Australian Apprentices up to 13 weeks before you start your course or apprenticeship.
Approved courses and institutions for ABSTUDY
You must study an approved course with an approved institution to get ABSTUDY.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
FIS aged care information online
We have information online to help you understand aged care requirements.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)
Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.
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.
What the Financial Information Service is
The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.
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.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.