Most useful information for domestic violence

1. Family and domestic violence
2. Where to get help

How we can help you with family and domestic violence concerns

We can help you access our payments and connect you to other support services.

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. Working
2. Most useful information

Earnings Worksheet form (SU505)

Use this form to work out your gross earnings for your entitlement period and report them to us.

Employment income reporting if you’re employed

If you work for an employer, you must tell us the gross income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

1. Prepare to transfer to Age Pension
2. Transfer to Age Pension

How to transfer to Age Pension online

Complete the following steps to transfer to Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.

1. Recently unemployed
2. Most useful information

Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)

You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.

1. Assets test
2. Asset types

Gifting

If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.

1. Assets test
2. Asset types

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.

1. Assets test
2. Asset types

Private trusts and companies

If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.

1. Death of a loved one
2. Most useful information

Executor/Administrator Request for information form (SS524)

Use this form to request information from us regarding a deceased person.