Yes. Centrepay and the Rent Deduction Scheme are available for everyone who is receiving welfare payments. Centrepay and the Rent Deduction Scheme payments are paid from the funds which would have otherwise been placed in your enhanced IM account, and so will not affect the amount of unqualified funds you receive (unless all your deductions combined exceed the amount of your welfare payments from Services Australia that are paid to your enhanced IM account). Please contact Services Australia if you have any questions about your Services Australia payments, Centrepay or the Rent Deduction Scheme.
Will I still be able to use Centrepay or the Rent Deduction Scheme?
8 February 2023