Most useful information

Assets test for allowances

We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.

1. Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
2. myGov online help guides

myGov help - Link Centrelink to myGov if you have a Customer Reference Number

Instructions on how to link Centrelink to your myGov account if you have a Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN).

1. Employment income reporting
2. If you’re employed

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. Rent Assistance
2. What you need to do

Rent verification for Rent Assistance

If you get Rent Assistance, we may ask you to verify your rent to make sure you’re getting the right amount.

1. Non-medical rules
2. Income and assets tests

Income test for Disability Support Payment

Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Disability Support Pension (DSP).

1. Disability Support Pension
2. How to manage your payment

Travel outside Australia rules for Disability Support Pension

There are rules about when you can get Disability Support Pension (DSP) while outside Australia and for how long.

1. Express Plus Centrelink mobile app
2. How to download and set up the app

Set up the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app

You’ll need to set up your app before you use it.

1. Centrelink self service
2. Centrelink online account

Payments you can claim with Centrelink online account

You can claim most payments online.

1. Phone us
2. Extra help when calling us

Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre

A line to call about our payments and services if you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

1. Top payments
2. Rent Assistance

What you need to do for Rent Assistance

You have a responsibility to tell us about changes to your rent or accommodation details if you get Rent Assistance.