International bank account form (AUS178)
Use this form to tell us your bank account details if you can get your Centrelink payment outside Australia.
How to claim Special Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.
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.
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.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Add someone to a Medicare card
You can update your card when your circumstances change.
How to get reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
FIS income and assets information online
We have information online to help you understand the income and assets tests.