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Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment

How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.

  1. JobSeeker Payment
  2. How to report and manage your payment

Change of circumstances when you get JobSeeker Payment

You must tell us if things change as it may affect your JobSeeker Payment.

  1. What your commitments are
  2. Employment income reporting

What to report when you report income to Centrelink

We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

  1. Looking for work
  2. Most useful information

Business details form (MOD F)

Use this form to let us know about you or your partner's involvement in a business.

  1. Austudy
  2. Who can get it

Income tests for Austudy

We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.

  1. JobSeeker Payment
  2. When to claim

Starting your claim for JobSeeker Payment

You can start your claim for JobSeeker Payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.

  1. Contact us
  2. How to get more information from us

Explanations and formal reviews

Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.

  1. Youth Allowance
  2. Youth Allowance for job seekers

How to report and manage your Youth Allowance for job seekers payment

To keep getting Youth Allowance for job seekers you need to report every 2 weeks. You also need to keep meeting your mutual obligation requirements.

Granny flat interest

A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.

Working Credit

Lets you keep more of your income support payment and benefits if you're working.

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Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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