Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Board and lodging rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay board and lodgings to a homeowner or primary tenant for a room in their property.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
How to contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.
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.