Capability assessment
An assessment done by us to find out if you’re capable of meeting your current mutual obligation requirements.
Unscheduled reporting
If your employment income changes, you need to tell us within 14 days. We call this unscheduled reporting, as it can happen any time.
Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance
We may review your rent details to check they're up to date.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Getting a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) payment
Find out if you or your partner getting a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) payment could affect your eligibility for a payment from us.
If you’re Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both and you get money for cultural work or services
If you’re Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both and you or your partner get money for cultural work or services, you need to let us know so you don’t get a debt.
Change of circumstances while getting Parenting Payment
We need to know about changes to your or your partner’s situation. If you don’t tell us when these changes happen, you may get a debt you’ll have to pay back.
Independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
If you get Youth Allowance as a job seeker, there are several reasons we may consider you independent.
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Cancelling your payment online
You may be able to cancel your own payment online. This means you don’t need to visit a service centre or call us.