Express Plus Centrelink mobile app help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions on how to apply for an advance payment using the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
Electronic messaging
A service that lets you get important text messages or emails from us. You don’t need an online account for this.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Ordinary waiting period
You may have to wait for a week before your payment starts. We will let you know when you claim if this applies to you.
Update your family and child care details using your Centrelink online account
You can update your family and child care details through your online account.
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.
Understanding your Family Tax Benefit balancing outcome
Once we’ve balanced your Family Tax Benefit (FTB), we’ll let you know the outcome in writing.
Double Orphan Pension
A regular payment if you’re caring for a child whose parents can’t care for them or have died.
Demerits and penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements
Job seekers could get demerits and financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements.