Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Working Credit
Lets you keep more of your income support payment and benefits if you're working.
Objecting to a Child Support decision form (CS1893)
Use this form to object to a child support decision we made that you disagree with.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Centrelink online account help - Update your child’s education details for Family Tax Benefit
Instructions on how to view or update your child’s education details for Family Tax Benefit (FTB).
Ordinary waiting period
You may have to wait for a week before your payment starts. We will let you know when you claim if this applies to you.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
How much Tertiary Access Payment you can get
The Tertiary Access Payment is a payment of $3,000 or $5,000. How much you can get depends on where your family home is located.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.