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.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Proving your child’s birth or adoption
You need to give us proof of your child’s birth or adoption before we can finalise your claim for Parental Leave Pay or Family Tax Benefit.
Details of your child’s care arrangements form (FA012)
Use this form to provide information about your child’s care arrangements.
Family Tax Benefit Part A payment rates
The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A we’ll pay you depends on your situation.
What adjusted taxable income is
We use your adjusted taxable income to work out your eligibility for some payments, concessions or services.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
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.
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.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.