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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.

  1. Relationship changes
  2. Most useful information

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.

  1. Who can get it
  2. Income and assets test

Assets test for Carer Payment

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

Transitional rate of pension

The transitional rate started in 2009. It's for pensioners who would get a lower pension rate if we used the new income test.

  1. Getting aged care services
  2. Most useful information

Private Trust form (MOD PT)

Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.

  1. Employment income reporting
  2. What to report

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.

How to prove your identity with Centrelink

You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.

  1. Living with disability
  2. Most useful information

Medical Practitioners - Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) - Medical confirmation form (SA449)

This form is part of the medical assessment for EMEP. It may help cover extra costs of running essential medical equipment, or heating or cooling in your home.

  1. Special Benefit
  2. How to manage your payment

Transfer to Age Pension

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

  1. Caring for someone
  2. Most useful information

Carer Payment - Income and assets details of the person being cared for - 16 years or over form (SA304(A))

Use this form to tell us about your and your partner’s income and assets if you are aged 16 years or older and being cared for.

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