Seasonal work preclusion period
This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
Centrelink online account help - Update your study details
Instructions on how to update your study details for Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, Tertiary Access Payment and Pensioner Education Supplement using your Centrelink online account.
What can affect your Family Tax Benefit
The amount of Family Tax Benefit you get will depend on your family income and circumstances.
Family Tax Benefit when your child is 16 to 19 and stops full time study or school
If your child turns 16 and stops studying full time or going to school after they turn 16, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) may change.
Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
How we pay ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate
We pay the School Fees Allowance higher rate to the school, board provider or to you.