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.
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.
- Top payments
- Medicare card
Get a new Medicare card with other people
You can get a new Medicare card with other people when your circumstances change.
- Managing your money
- Manage your money
Understanding loans and credit
There are things you should consider when borrowing money. We have information about different types of loans, credit and lenders to help you manage your money.
- Asset types
- Gifting
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
- Top payments
- Financial Information Service
Financial Information Service live webinars
We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.
- What FIS information you can watch online
- Lump sums
FIS inheritance video
Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get an inheritance.
- Top payments
- Financial Information Service
What the Financial Information Service is
The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.
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.
- What FIS information you can watch online
- Retirement
FIS superannuation at Age Pension age video
Watch this video to learn about superannuation at Age Pension age.