Parental Leave Pay and Dad and Partner Pay are changing
This change will affect you if your child is born or adopted from 1 July 2023.
When are you considered to be a full time student?
If you want to claim Austudy or Youth Allowance as a tertiary student, you usually need to study full time.
You can swap your Cashless Debit Card for a SmartCard
Go to a service centre or participating Agent to swap your Cashless Debit Card for a SmartCard.
Enhanced Income Management started on 6 March 2023
Cashless Debit Card (CDC) has ended and enhanced Income Management has started.
Income reporting requirements if you get an income support payment and family assistance
You still need to report your and your partner’s income every two weeks for your income support payment after you update your family income estimate for family assistance.
Easter 2023 public holiday closures
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holiday.
Your requirements may be paused if you’re affected by floods
Mutual obligation and participation requirements are paused for people in some flood-affected areas.
How the Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme can help you
Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme can help if you’re a parent or carer of a child who can't go to a local state school.
How early can you claim family payments?
Before you call, we can tell you when to apply for payments you may be eligible for.
Income Bank can help if you’re studying full-time and working
Your Income Bank credits help you keep more of your student payment while you’re working.