Financial Information Service live webinars
We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Centrelink online account help - Travelling outside of Australia
Instructions on how to tell us about your overseas travel using your Centrelink online account.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
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.