Avoid scams and fraud when claiming natural disaster support
Before you start your claim for natural disaster support, it’s important to be aware of scams and fraud involving Services Australia and myGov.
Update your employment and income details using your Centrelink online account
You can update your employment and income details using your online account.
How to claim the NSW Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
There are 3 steps to claim Disaster Recovery Allowance.
Types of income we apply the Work Bonus to
We apply the Work Bonus to employment and self-employment income. You need to tell us how much you earn so we can apply the Work Bonus and income test.
Special rules to get Rent Assistance when you get ABSTUDY Living Allowance
To get Rent Assistance with ABSTUDY Living Allowance, you must meet some special rules.
How to manage your Qld Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Disaster Recovery Allowance payment
You need to tell us if your circumstances change.
What the NSW Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 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.
Higher rates of Youth Allowance when living away from home - job seekers
You may get a higher rate of Youth Allowance. This is if you need to live away from your parents' home to look for work.
Work Capacity - Customer information form (AUS142)
Use this form to give us information about your capacity to work if you are claiming for Australian Disability Support Pension.
Independent through work for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
You may be an independent job seeker if you’ve supported yourself through full time paid work.