Centrelink payments FIS video
Watch this video about how a redundancy affects your Centrelink payment.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
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.
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.