Most useful information for looking for work

1. Top payments
2. Financial Information Service

How to contact the Financial Information Service

We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.

Payment and Service Finder

An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.

Income test for JobSeeker Payment

Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.

1. Who can get it
2. Rent types for Rent Assistance

Retirement village or lifestyle village rent type for rent assistance

Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re in retirement living.

1. Prove your identity
2. 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.

Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink

How to prove who you are over the phone.

Income from outside Australia

Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.

1. Top payments
2. Centrelink Confirmation eServices (CCeS)

What the benefits of Centrelink Confirmation eServices are

CCeS saves you time and effort.

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

Centrelink online account help - Report employment income

Follow this guide to report your employment income and Job Plan requirements using your Centrelink online account.

How to prove your identity with Centrelink

You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.