Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Centrelink online account help - Report employment income
Follow this guide to report your employment income and Job Plan requirements using your Centrelink online account.
Centrelink online account help - Request a document
Instructions on how to view, print and save your documents using your Centrelink online account.
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 work out your payment rate.
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.
Terms and conditions for electronic messaging
If you give us your mobile number or email address, you may get electronic messages from us.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your income and assets details
Instructions to update your income and assets details using your Centrelink online account.
If you have a reduced capacity to work
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.
Income support payment
An income support payment is a regular payment that helps you with living costs.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.