Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
FIS superannuation at Age Pension age video
Watch this video to learn about superannuation at Age Pension age.
Seasonal, Contract and Intermittent Work Details form (SU496)
Use this form to tell us about any seasonal, contract or intermittent work you or your partner has done in the 6 months prior to claiming an income support payment.
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.
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 Information Service Officers
Our Financial Information Service Officers can help you plan for your future financial needs.
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.
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.