Waiting periods
You may have to wait before your payments start.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
Working while you get Disability Support Pension (DSP)
You may be able to work and still get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
International bank account form (AUS178)
Use this form to tell us your bank account details if you can get your Centrelink payment outside Australia.
myGov help - Link Child Support to myGov if you have a Child Support Reference Number
Instructions on how to link Child Support to your myGov account if you have a Child Support Reference Number (CSRN).
Authorisation to act on an incapacitated person's behalf for Medicare purposes form (MO050)
Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.