Work Bonus if you don’t work
If you don’t work you still accrue a bonus.
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 much Crisis Payment for Release from Prison or Psychiatric Confinement you can get
You can get a Crisis Payment for release from prison or psychiatric confinement each time you’re released.
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.
Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)
Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
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.
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your income and assets details
Instructions to update your income and assets details using your Centrelink online account.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.