Most useful information for Working

When to report your income to Centrelink

If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.

Financial investments

The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

When gifting exceptions apply

We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.

1. Top payments
2. Rent Assistance

How to manage your Rent Assistance

Your options and obligations for Rent Assistance.

1. North Queensland Floods, January - February 2025
2. Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment

What the Nth Qld Floods, Jan - Feb 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is

Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) is a lump sum payment to help you if you’ve been directly affected by this declared disaster.

1. Employment income reporting
2. What to report

Income from employment

If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.

Getting a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) payment

Find out if you or your partner getting a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) payment could affect your eligibility for a payment from us.

1. Granny flat interest
2. How we assess granny flat interests

Examples of granny flat interests

We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.

Veteran Payment affects your income support payment

Information to help you make a choice between Veteran Payment and an income support payment.

1. Queensland Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, March 2025
2. Disaster Recovery Allowance

How to claim the Qld Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Disaster Recovery Allowance

There are 3 steps to claim Disaster Recovery Allowance.