Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.