Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Program of Support for Disability Support Pension
You may need to participate in a Program of Support before you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP).
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Disability Medical Assessment for Disability Support Pension
You may need to attend a Disability Medical Assessment with Sonic HealthPlus when you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP). If you already get DSP, you may need to do this as part of a medical review.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
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.