Check if you still need someone to act for you
Now is a good time to check the acting arrangements you set up when you first arrived in Australia.
Track your claim for a student payment
You can check the progress of Youth Allowance, Austudy and some ABSTUDY claims online without having to call or visit us.
Help for people experiencing family and domestic violence
There’s help available if you or someone you know is experiencing family and domestic violence or abuse. It doesn’t discriminate and can happen to anyone.
Check what payments you could get if you’re studying, training or doing an apprenticeship
If you’re changing from looking for work to study, you may be eligible for other payments from us.
Tips to help you claim a student payment
Do these 4 things to stop your claim from being rejected.
It’s not too late to update your income details
If your child got a letter asking for your income details for Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, it’s not too late to update this information.
It’s not too late to claim the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) for 2025
If you relocated to a regional or remote area this year to start studying, you may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 before 31 December.
It’s not too late to claim ABSTUDY for 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students can still claim ABSTUDY for 2025. You will need to claim before the end of the year.
Public holiday closures over the Christmas and New Year period
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holidays.