Create an online account
To manage your information online, create a myGov account and link your Medicare, Centrelink or Child Support online account.
How much you can get - Disability Support Pension
How much Disability Support Pension (DSP) you can get depends on your age and living conditions.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
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.
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
Who can get Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must be Age Pension age and meet some other rules. Age Pension age is 67 years or older.
Who can get the Work Bonus
You must meet eligibility requirements to get the Work Bonus.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.