It can be complicated. Read our Dealing with Centrelink guide, including information on how funds in Court may affect your entitlements.

It’s important to know that it will be different for everyone. Not everyone will be able to receive a Centrelink benefit. Centrelink will base their decision on your personal circumstances, through the ‘income and assets tests’.

You might find more information on these websites, or you can call your Client Services Officer and ask them your questions: