Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
- Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
- Centrelink online account help guides
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
- Who can get it
- Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance
Private housing rent type for Rent Assistance
If you pay rent to live in a house someone else owns, you may be eligible for Rent Assistance under the private housing rent type.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
- Top payments
- Pensioner Concession Card
Who can get a Pensioner Concession Card
We'll automatically send you a Pensioner Concession Card if you get certain payments from us.
- What changes you need to know or tell us about
- Customer service changes
Public holiday reporting and payment dates
Your reporting and payment dates may change when we close for national public holidays. We may pay you early.
- Prove your identity
- Proving your identity online
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
- 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.
- Self service
- Centrelink self service
Upload your Centrelink documents online
You can securely upload an image of your Centrelink form or other documents online.