How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your income and assets details
Instructions to update your income and assets details using your Centrelink online account.
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.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
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.
Someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support
You can ask someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support. You can authorise them to speak to us, update your details and get payments for you.
FIS inheritance video
Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get an inheritance.