Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
- Relationship changes
- Most useful information
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
- Growing up
- Most useful information
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)
Use this form to authorise a person or organisation in Australia to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.
- Employment income reporting
- If you’re employed
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
- Who should apply
- You own your home
Aged care carer or close relative assessment for aged cost of care
If you’re a carer or close relative of a person moving into an aged care home, you may need to do an assessment.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
- Getting aged care services
- Most useful information
Residential aged care calculation of your cost of care form (SA457)
Use this form to give us your financial details. Don’t use this form if you get a relevant income support payment.
- Employment income reporting
- If you’re employed
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.