Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
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.
How to claim Education Entry Payment
What you may need to do to claim Education Entry Payment (EdEP).
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.
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.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Compensation and damages form (MOD C)
Use this form to let us know about compensation you’ve already received, you’re getting now, or you’re about to get.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
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.