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Residence descriptions

You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.

New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia

If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.

1. What FIS information you can watch online
2. Lump sums

FIS inheritance video

Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get an inheritance.

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.

1. Managing your money
2. Most useful information

Income support payment

An income support payment is a regular payment that helps you with living costs.

1. Retirement years
2. Most useful information

Income and assets form (SA369)

Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to tell us about your income and assets.

1. Parenting Payment
2. Who can get it

Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment

You must meet the income and assets tests to get Parenting Payment. The amount you get depends on your income and assets.

What to report when you report income to Centrelink

We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

1. Separated parents
2. Most useful information

Separation details form (MOD S)

Use this form to let us know you’ve separated from your partner.

1. Income test
2. Income

Income from outside Australia

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