Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Other forms you may need to complete - Carer Payment
When you make your claim for Carer Payment, we may ask you to give us more information.
Income test for Carer Payment
Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Carer Payment.
Income test for Disability Support Payment
Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
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.
Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance Medical Report for a person 16 years or over form (SA332A)
Use this form as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Payment, Carer Allowance or Special Disability Trust beneficiary status.
Real estate details form (MOD R)
Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.