Employment income
This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.
How to contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.
Scheduled reporting
If you need to report your employment income, it’ll usually be every 14 days, on a date we tell you. We call this scheduled reporting.
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.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
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.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Check your Income Management and BasicsCard balance
You can check the balance of your Income Management account and BasicsCard many ways.