Cost of Living Payment
The Cost of Living Payment has stopped from 30 June 2023. JobSeeker Payment is the main income support payment if you’re between 22 and Age Pension age.
Centrelink online account help - Update income and assets details - your other income details
Instructions on how to update your other income details using your Centrelink online account.
Centrepay deduction authority form (SA501)
Use the Centrepay deduction authority form when you want to set up a deduction authority with a business.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
Understanding loans and credit
There are things you should consider when borrowing money. We have information about different types of loans, credit and lenders to help you manage your money.
How compensation affects payments
Compensation can affect your Centrelink payments. Some similar types of payments can affect you too.
Centrelink online account help - Claim the Disaster Recovery Payment
Instructions on how to claim the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment or New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment for an active disaster event using your Centrelink online account.
Enhanced Income Management and SmartCard
A way to help you manage your money to meet essential household needs and expenses.
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.
Who can get Vic Bushfires, January 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
You must meet eligibility rules to get Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA).