While there is no government payment specifically for home education,  if you meet the relevant eligibility criteria, you may be able to access Centrelink payments. About Centrelink payments Centrelink payments for parents who home educate can sometimes feel a little confusing, as eligibility depends on your individual circumstances. Factors such as your age, income, relationship status, and the ages of your children are all taken into account. If you receive JobSeeker Payment, registered home education is recognised as a valid exemption from Mutual Obligation Requirements. To have this exemption considered, you will generally need to:

• Upload your home education registration or Distance Education enrolment through your myGov account.
• Contact Centrelink to let them know your documents have been submitted and ask for the Home Schooling Exemption to be assessed.
• Centrelink will review your evidence and determine whether you meet the eligibility requirements for the exemption.

Some Centrelink staff may not be familiar with this exemption category. If you experience any difficulties, it can be helpful to have a copy of the relevant Services Australia exemption information available when speaking with them.

Please note that Centrelink payments are not applied automatically. If you think you may be eligible, you’ll need to submit an application through Centrelink.

Centrelink payments you may wish to explore

• Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC)
• Jobseeker
• Family Tax Benefit
• Parenting Payment
• Carer Payment – Services Australia
• Carer Allowance – Services Australia