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Relationship details form (SS284)

Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.

  1. If you need to attend an assessment
  2. What happens during and after the assessment

If you have a reduced capacity to work

If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.

  1. Employment income reporting
  2. If you’re employed

How to report your income to Centrelink

You can report your employment income in different ways.

  1. Top payments
  2. Financial Information Service

What the Financial Information Service is

The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.

  1. Rent Assistance
  2. 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.

  1. Relationship changes
  2. Most useful information

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.

  1. Top payments
  2. Financial Information Service

How to contact the Financial Information Service

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

  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. Financial Information Service
  2. What it is

Financial Information Service Officers

Our Financial Information Service Officers can help you plan for your future financial needs.

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.

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