Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
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.
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.
Child support and your Family Tax Benefit Part A
Any child support you receive can affect how much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A you get.
Centrepay is changing
We’re updating Centrepay so it works better for you. You can use Centrepay to pay for goods and services from approved businesses.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.