How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
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.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
FIS inheritance video
Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get an inheritance.
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.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
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.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.