Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
- Rent Assistance
- Who can get it
Proof of rent or accommodation arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting or paying an eligible accommodation cost when you claim an eligible payment, we may ask for proof.
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.
- Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
- Centrelink online account help guides
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
- Natural disaster
- Most useful information
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
- Education Entry Payment
- Who can get it
Approved study or training for Education Entry Payment
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Education Entry Payment (EdEP).
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 self service
- Electronic messaging
How to manage electronic messaging
Your options and obligations for electronic messaging.
- Prove your identity
- Proving your identity online
How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
- Employment income reporting
- If you’re employed
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.