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.
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.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Centrelink online account help - Travelling outside of Australia
Instructions on how to tell us about your overseas travel using your Centrelink online account.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
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.
Updating parental income details
You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.
Getting support while you retrain
Find out about our payments and loans that may help you when you’re retraining or studying.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.