Centrepay
A voluntary bill paying service which is free for Centrelink customers. You can use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Public holiday reporting and payment dates
Your reporting and payment dates may change when we close for national public holidays. We may pay you early.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)
Use this form to authorise a person or organisation in Australia to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.
Income support payment
An income support payment is a regular payment that helps you with living costs.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your advance payments
Instructions on how to repay or adjust your advance payments using your Centrelink online account.
Victoria Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
A lump sum payment to help people affected by Victoria bushfires that started in January 2026.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your income and assets details
Instructions to update your income and assets details using your Centrelink online account.
How to apply to release your superannuation early
The way you apply for early access to your super depends on the reason you need it.