Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
- Youth Allowance for job seekers
- Who can get it
Youth Allowance income and assets tests
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Youth Allowance and how much you might get.
- Work
- Looking for work
Looking for work and job hunting
There are tools and services to help you look for work. Here are some of the most helpful ones.
- Mobility Allowance
- How to manage your payment
Change of circumstances while getting Mobility Allowance
We need to know about changes that could reduce or stop your Mobility Allowance (MOB) payment.
Demerits and suspensions for not meeting mutual obligation requirements
Job seekers could get demerits, suspensions and financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation requirements.
- Top payments
- JobSeeker Payment
When you’ll get your first JobSeeker Payment
There may be one or more waiting periods that apply before you get your first JobSeeker Payment.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
- Rent Assistance
- Who can get it
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you’re 25 or younger, you may need to meet special rules to get Rent Assistance with an eligible payment.
- Top payments
- Financial Information Service
What the Financial Information Service is
The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.