Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
Activity level and subsidised hours for Child Care Subsidy
Your activity level affects the hours of subsidised care you can get for Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Your family income estimate for family assistance payments
We use your family income estimate to work out how much family assistance to pay you. This includes Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
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.
Changes if you get family payments
There are some changes that may affect you if you get family payments.
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.
Financial Information Service live webinars
We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.