Centrelink Quiz
1. I am a single parent applying for Parenting Payment. My youngest child is three. I will have to apply for Newstart once my child is six.
T or F
2. There are two different kinds of Family Tax Benefit - A and B.
T or F
3. If I don’t attend an appointment Centrelink makes for me with my Job Support provider, my payments can be suspended until I attend.
T or F
4. If I live in Housing Department accommodation I cannot get rent assistance.
T or F
5. My Parenting Payment increases if I have more children.
T or F
6. If I get Carer Allowance or Payment this will be reviewed.
T or F
7. I have a partner and get Family Tax Benefit. I need to tell Centrelink or the Family Assistance Office if my earnings change.
T or F
8. I am a new applicant for Disability Support Pension. I can receive a Disability Support Pension if I am unable to work more than 30 hours a week.
T or F
9. There is a Means Test for Carer Allowance.
T or F
10. Parents of triplets can get a multiple birth allowance until the children turn 6.
T or F
11. People receiving Disability Support Pension can have different eligibility requirements depending on when they applied.
T or F
12. I can go and visit my family overseas for 2 months, and still be paid Centrelink payments.
T or F
13. If I am part of a couple and receive Parenting Payment, this counts as income towards Family Tax Benefit B.
T or F
14. I have arrived in Australia on a special humanitarian Visa. I will have to wait two years before I can be paid Newstart Allowance or Parenting Payment.
T or F
15. If my partner goes to prison I will get a higher payment if I am a single parent than if I am paid at a partnered rate.
T or F
Assess your score: One point for each correct answer
0-5: Your knowledge of Centrelink entitlements isn’t solid enough for you to understand how families use the Social Security system. You could check out the resources on this site, and then come back and try this quiz again.
5-10: You have a basic knowledge of Centrelink entitlements, but your clients will benefit if you learn more. The Case Studies and resource links on this site will help you develop your understanding of the site.
10 – 15: You know quite a bit about Centrelink entitlements already, and can offer informed assistance to your clients. You are probably already using the resource links on this site, but you might like to check the Case Studies on this site as well.
