Fake information about Centrelink payments
There are unofficial websites and social media accounts online sharing fake information about Centrelink payments that aren’t real or no longer available.
Choosing between Carer Payment and Age Pension
In some situations, you can choose to get Carer Payment or Age Pension.
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.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
FIS inheritance video
Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get an inheritance.
Information in your language
Read, listen to or watch information in your language about our payments and services. Use our free interpreter and translation service to do business with us.
Age component for loans under the Home Equity Access Scheme
Your age will help decide how much you can get under the Home Equity Access Scheme.
Changing your address if you’re moving house
Learn about what you need to tell us when you move house and how it can affect your payments.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your advance payments
Instructions on how to repay or adjust your advance payments using your Centrelink online account.