Compliance program
Our compliance program helps protect Australia’s welfare system. It helps our customers avoid getting a debt or committing fraud.
How to manage your payment - Disability Support Pension
Your options and obligations for Disability Support Pension.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Time limits for claiming family payments
There are rules about when you can submit a claim. They are different depending on the type of payment. If you can’t claim within these timeframes, let us know.
Job Capacity Assessment for Disability Support Pension
You may need to attend an assessment when you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP). If you already get DSP, you may need to do this as part of a medical review.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Diagnosed, reasonably treated and stabilised for Disability Support Pension
Your medical condition must be diagnosed, reasonably treated and stabilised to meet the Disability Support Pension (DSP) general medical rules.
Working while you’re getting Age Pension
If your income goes over the cut off point, we'll pay you $0 for that fortnight. In some situations, we can suspend your Age Pension.
Other payments if you can’t get Disability Support Pension
If you can’t get Disability Support Pension (DSP), you may be able to get a different payment.
Your mailing address when you get Centrelink letters online
You should make sure your mailing address is up to date, even if you get Centrelink letters online.