What your commitments are to get JobSeeker Payment
There are things you must do to keep getting your JobSeeker Payment.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
The amount of Parenting Payment you can get depends on your income and assets as well as your partner’s, if you have one.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
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.
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.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.