Most useful information for looking for work

1. Financial Information Service
2. What FIS information you can watch online

FIS aged care information online

We have information online to help you understand aged care requirements.

1. How much you can get
2. Income and assets tests

Income test for JobSeeker Payment

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

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.

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

Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment

Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.

1. Housing
2. Most useful information

Real estate details form (MOD R)

Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.

1. Top payments
2. Rent Assistance

What you need to do for Rent Assistance

You have a responsibility to tell us about changes to your rent or accommodation details if you get Rent Assistance.

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.

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. Getting aged care services
2. Most useful information

Private Trust form (MOD PT)

Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.