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New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia

If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.

Newly arrived resident's waiting period

If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.

  1. Centrelink self service
  2. Centrelink online account

What details you can view and update using your Centrelink online account

You can view, update or add information using your online account.

  1. Moving to Australia
  2. Refugees and asylum seekers

Health services for refugees and asylum seekers

If you have a valid visa, you may be able to use Medicare services for health care.

  1. Top payments
  2. Special Benefit

Who can get Special Benefit

You may get Special Benefit if you’re not eligible for any other income support and you meet the eligibility rules.

  1. Moving to Australia
  2. Most useful information

Request an Individual Healthcare Identifier form (MS003)

Use this form to register for an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).

  1. Moving to Australia
  2. Most useful information

Claim for Special Benefit for a child form (SU721)

Use this form to claim Special Benefit for a child who is an Australian citizen or a permanent resident you care for if you’re their non-resident parent or guardian.

  1. Top payments
  2. Special Benefit

How much Special Benefit you can get

The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.

  1. Age Pension
  2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Age Pension

To be eligible for Age Pension you must meet the residence rules.

  1. Carer Allowance
  2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Carer Allowance

To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.

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