- Top payments
- JobSeeker Payment
Who can get JobSeeker Payment
You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.
- Who can get it
- Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance
Private housing rent type for Rent Assistance
If you pay rent to live in a house someone else owns, you may be eligible for Rent Assistance under the private housing rent type.
- JobSeeker Payment
- Who can get it
Residence rules for JobSeeker Payment
To be eligible for the JobSeeker Payment you must meet the residence rules.
- If you’re employed
- When to report
Reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
- Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
- Express Plus Centrelink mobile app help guides
Express Plus Centrelink mobile app help - Report zero employment income
Follow this guide if you’re required to report each fortnight, earnt zero employment income and want to report using the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
- Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
- Centrelink online account help guides
Centrelink online account help - Report zero employment income
Follow this guide if you’re required to report each fortnight, earnt zero employment income and want to report using your Centrelink online account.
- Top payments
- Centrepay
What your Centrepay rights and obligations are
As a Centrepay user, your rights and obligations include giving consent, privacy, knowing who to contact if things go wrong and understanding your consumer rights.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.