Centrelink can support people affected by family and domestic violence by providing information, resources and referrals. For people already receiving a Centrelink income support payment, there is a 'crisis payment' available within seven days of your living arrangements changing because of a family violence 'incident', equivalent to one week of their existing payment.

Some of the other payments available include:

• JobSeeker
• Parenting Payment
• Family Tax Benefit A and B
• Parental Leave Pay and Partner Pay
• Child Care Subsidy
• Disability Support Pension

Centrelink can also help manage Child Support payments.

To find out what support payments a person may be eligible for, search the Services Australia website for the Payment Finder.

If someone doesn't understand or agree with a decision Centrelink has made, they can ask for an explanation or apply for a formal review.

If you or someone you know is having problems with a Centrelink payment or you have a Centrelink debt, Economic Justice Australia has information and contacts that may be useful.