Most useful information for Relationship changes

Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment

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

1. Retirement years
2. Most useful information

Income and assets form (SA369)

Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to tell us about your income and assets.

Transfer to Age Pension

If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.

1. How to manage your payment
2. Report your income

Employment income reporting

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

Private trusts and companies

If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.

Proving your identity online for Centrelink

How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.

Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older

Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.

Setting up online accounts for Centrelink

To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

How gifting can affect your payment

If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.

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.