What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
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.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Scheduled reporting
If you need to report your employment income, it’ll usually be every 14 days, on a date we tell you. We call this scheduled reporting.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.