Set up Centrepay deductions
It’s easy to set up Centrepay deductions.
Change of circumstances while getting Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
You must tell us if things change when you’re getting Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices as it may affect your payment.
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.
ABSTUDY for high school, university or other higher education students
There’s ABSTUDY support available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in high school or higher education. This includes masters and doctorate study.
Income Bank
Helps you keep more of your Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY payment if you’re a student or an Australian Apprentice receiving an income.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
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.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.