Parents Information

Centrepay

Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School is registered for Centrepay through Centrelink. This is a service available to families to arrange deductions from their Centrelink payments to be allocated directly to the school for school fees and charges.

What is Centrepay?

Centrepay is voluntary. Customers who choose to use Centrepay benefit from its convenience and security knowing that their school fees and chargesare under control. Instead of having a large bill at the start of the school year, your fees and charges are paid in manageable amounts from your payments, making it easier for you to budget.

Why use Centrepay?

Centrepay is voluntary. Customers who choose to use Centrepay benefit from its convenience and security knowing that their school fees and charges are under control. Instead of having a large bill at the start of the school year, your fees and charges are paid in manageable amounts from your payments, making it easier for you to budget.

Will it cost me anything?

We don’t charge you to use Centrepay. We do however charge businesses a fee to accept Centrepay for their bills. Centrepay businesses cannot charge you for using Centrepay or pass the fee on to you.

Is there a minimum payment amount?

Yes, the minimum payment amount for Centrepay deductions is $20 per fortnight.

What information do I need to provide when applying for Centrepay?

You’ll need all of the following details:

  • Your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN)
  • The bill details, such as the account or billing number
  • The name of the business you’re paying
  • The business address and phone number if you have them
  • The business’s CRN.
  • The date of commencement
  • The amount to be deducted
How do I apply for Centrepay?

You can apply in one of the following ways:

  • By filling in the school Authority form available on our website or school office and handing to the school’s front office staff to process.
  • Online using your Centrelink online account through myGov or using the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app on your mobile device.