Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
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.
Work Bonus if you don’t work
If you don’t work you still accrue a bonus.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Check your Income Management and BasicsCard balance
You can check the balance of your Income Management account and BasicsCard many ways.
Centrelink online account help - Manage where your payments are sent
Instructions on how to change where we pay you using your Centrelink online account.
When to verify your address and accommodation details for Rent Assistance
If you get Rent Assistance you should verify your address and accommodation details within 14 days if there’s a change.
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 online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.