Most useful information for having a baby

Superannuation

Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.

1. Residence rules
2. Residence descriptions

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. Top payments
2. Family Tax Benefit

How much Family Tax Benefit you can get

How much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) you may get.

Sole trader or partnership income

Business income is counted in the income test.

1. How much you can get
2. Your activity level affects it

Recognised activities for Child Care Subsidy

You need to do a recognised activity to get Child Care Subsidy.

1. Managing your money
2. Most useful information

Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)

Use this form to claim a special employment advance.

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. Growing up
2. Most useful information

Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)

Use this form to authorise a person or organisation in Australia to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.

Proving your identity online for Centrelink

How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.

Residence descriptions

You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.