Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
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.
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.
Family Tax Benefit and Child Care Subsidy FIS video
Watch this video about how a redundancy affects Family Tax Benefit or Child Care Subsidy.
Work Bonus if you don’t work
If you don’t work you still accrue a bonus.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.