Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
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.
Medicare enrolment form (MS004)
Use this form to enrol in Medicare for the first time, re-enrol in Medicare or enrol your baby in Medicare.
Residence rules for Family Tax Benefit
To be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B you must meet the residence rules.
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.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Register the birth of your baby
You must register the birth of your baby. This is a requirement by the births, deaths and marriages registry in your state or territory.
Residence rules for Parental Leave Pay
To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay you must meet the residence rules.