Capability assessment
An assessment done by us to find out if you’re capable of meeting your current mutual obligation requirements.
What happens during and after the Employment Services Assessment
During your Employment Services Assessment (ESAt), the assessor will talk to you about factors that affect your ability to work or participate.
Centrelink online account help - Update your child’s education details for Family Tax Benefit (FTB)
Instructions on how to view or update your child’s education details for Family Tax Benefit.
Student Start-up Loan approved courses
You must be studying a Student Start-up Loan approved course to be eligible for the loan.
Unreasonable to live at home form (MOD Y)
Use this form if your personal circumstances make it unreasonable for you to live at home and you’re claiming Disability Support Pension.
Parental income test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
The parental income test is part of the parental means test. We use it to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.
Don’t let your child’s Youth Allowance payment stop
If your dependent child gets Youth Allowance, we may have sent them a letter asking for your income details.
Paid Parental Leave counted as income
We treat Paid Parental Leave (PPL) as taxable income. This means Parental Leave Pay counts in your income test for payments from us.
Transition to Independent Living Allowance
The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) helps if you’ve left or are leaving care. This may be formal care or out-of-home care (OOHC).
Living and study requirements for Assistance for Isolated Children
Your child’s living and study arrangements will determine which allowance or supplement you get.