Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Unreasonable to live at home statement by independent third party form (SY017)
Use this form if you have been nominated by a young person applying for Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY to comment on their family situation.
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf (outside Australia) form (AUS221)
Use this form if you want to nominate a person or organisation outside Australia to act on your behalf with Centrelink.
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.
How to claim Assistance for Isolated Children
Complete the following steps to claim Assistance for Isolated Children. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Support for grandparent carers
Extra assistance is available if you’re a grandparent caring for your grandchildren.
Set up Centrepay deductions
You can set up your own Centrepay deductions. Once you’ve arranged a Centrepay deduction, we pay the business for you, out of your Centrelink payment.
Confirmation of Identity - Verification for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people form (RA010)
Use this form to provide confirmation of your identity if you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander who has no other identity documents available.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Payment rates of Assistance for Isolated Children
The amount of Assistance for Isolated Children you get depends on the student's living arrangements during the school year and number of eligible children in your family.