- Prove your identity
- Proving your identity online
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.
- 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.
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.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
- Carer Allowance
- How to claim
Other forms you may need to complete - Carer Allowance
When you make your claim for Carer Allowance, we may ask you to give us more information.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
- Top payments
- Carer Allowance
How to claim Carer Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
- Employment income reporting
- If you have other types of income
Employment income reporting if you’re self employed
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.