Most useful information for caring for elderly

Setting up online accounts for Centrelink

To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.

Transfer to Age Pension

If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.

Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)

Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Allowance

How to manage Carer Allowance

Understand your options and obligations for Carer Allowance.

1. Non-medical rules
2. Income and assets tests

Assets test for Disability Support Pension

The assets test helps us work out if you can get paid Disability Support Pension. It also affects how much you'll get.

Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink

How to prove who you are over the phone.

Sole trader or partnership income

Business income is counted in the income test.

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.

Paying tax on a Centrelink payment

You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.

1. Growing up
2. Most useful information

Claim for a Health Care Card form (SS050)

Use this form to claim a Low Income Health Care Card or a Health Care Card for a foster child.