How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.
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.
How much Pension Supplement you can get
The amount of Pension Supplement you get depends if you are single or in a couple.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
Mutual obligation requirements changes for some job seekers
From 1 April 2025, there are changes to help you fully meet your requirements.
Which payments are eligible for transfer to Age Pension
If you get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Terms and conditions for electronic messaging
If you give us your mobile number or email address, you may get electronic messages from us.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.