Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.
Getting a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) payment
Find out if you or your partner getting a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) payment could affect your eligibility for a payment from us.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Annual parental income reassessment
If you’re dependent and get Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, we may need your parents’ or guardians’ income details each year.
Getting a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment
Tell us if you can’t work or study for a short time due to a sickness or injury. You’ll also need to give us a medical certificate.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
What your Parenting Payment commitments are
There are some things you must do to keep getting your Parenting Payment.
Travel outside Australia rules for JobSeeker Payment
There are rules about when you can get JobSeeker Payment when you travel outside Australia.