Changing your child support assessment in special circumstances
We can change your child support in special circumstances if the change is fair to both parents and the child.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Remote Area Allowance
A regular extra payment if you live in a remote area and get an income support payment from us.
Centrelink online account help - Claim the Disaster Recovery Allowance
Instructions on how to claim the Disaster Recovery Allowance or New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance for an active disaster event using your Centrelink online account.
Family home location for Tertiary Access Payment
To get the Tertiary Access Payment, your family home needs to be located in certain areas.
What financial help is available for disasters
Financial help from us and others if you’ve been affected by a disaster.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - AGDRP
A lump sum payment that was available to help people affected by New South Wales east coast severe weather and flooding that started in May 2025.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.