Government help if you’re renting
Support from Centrelink if you’re renting
If you’re renting a property, you may get a payment from Centrelink or use Centrepay to help with rent costs.
Find out if you’re eligible for help. Some of these links will take you away from myGov.
Help with rental bonds and other concessions
You may get a concession or be eligible for a loan to help pay for your rental bond. Find out what your state or territory offers. These links will take you away from myGov.
| State or territory | Resource |
|---|---|
| ACT | Help to pay your rental bond |
| NSW | Access private rental assistance |
| NT | Help with bond assistance for private rental |
| Qld | Bond loans and rental grants |
| SA | Help paying bond and rent |
| Tas | Housing connect |
| Vic | RentAssist bond loan |
| WA | Bond assistance loans |
Help with health care
You may be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card if you have a low income. This can help you get cheaper health care and discounts.
If you get a payment from Centrelink, you may already have a Health Care Card. Find out more about the Low Income Health Care Card.
Help with bills
If you need help with paying bills or are experiencing financial hardship, there is help available. Find out more about how to manage bills.
You may also get the Energy Bill Relief Fund if you receive Centrelink payments or have a concession card.
Find out how the Energy Bill Relief Fund applies and other rebates you can get on the energy.gov.au website. These links will take you away from myGov.