Most useful information

1. Top payments
2. International social security agreements

Which countries have international social security agreements with Australia

Australia has agreements with a number of countries to share responsibility for social security coverage.

1. Caring for someone
2. Getting support

Getting a payment if you’re a carer

There are payments available to help you if you provide care for someone.

1. Housing
2. Most useful information

Income and assets form (MOD IA)

Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to provide information about your income and assets.

1. Our goals
2. Service commitments

Centrelink debt service commitments

Find out what you can expect from us if you have a debt or overpayment, and what we need from you or your authorised nominee.

Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals

Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.

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.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. What can affect your payments

Paid Parental Leave scheme changes

From July 2026 Parental Leave Pay days are increasing and superannuation contributions will be paid from the Australia Taxation Office (ATO).

New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia

If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.

1. Home Equity Access Scheme
2. Who can get it

Terms and conditions of the Home Equity Access Scheme

You’ll need to accept terms and conditions to take part in the Home Equity Access Scheme.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. Who can get it

Meeting the income test for Parental Leave Pay

To get Parental Leave Pay, you must meet an income test.