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Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment

To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.

  1. Prove your identity
  2. Proving your identity online

How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID

How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.

  1. Relationship changes
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Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)

Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.

  1. Work Bonus
  2. How it works

Work Bonus if you don’t work

If you don’t work you still accrue a bonus.

Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment

For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.

Check your Income Management and BasicsCard balance

You can check the balance of your Income Management account and BasicsCard many ways.

  1. Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
  2. Centrelink online account help guides

Centrelink online account help - Manage where your payments are sent

Instructions on how to change where we pay you using your Centrelink online account.

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When to verify your address and accommodation details for Rent Assistance

If you get Rent Assistance you should verify your address and accommodation details within 14 days if there’s a change.

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.

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Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment

Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.

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