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.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
ABSTUDY for children living away from home to go to school
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who need to live away from home for school.
Family Tax Benefit Part A eligibility
We pay Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A per child. The amount we pay you depends on your family’s circumstances.
You can now book and manage some of your appointments online
Go online to book either a phone appointment, or a face to face appointment at your chosen service centre.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
What are immunisation requirements
Your child must meet immunisation requirements if you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A or child care fee assistance.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.