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 to get reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Help and payments from Services Australia FIS video
Watch this video to find out about the payments and services available from Services Australia if you’re made redundant.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.
What we pay Fares Allowance for
If you’re eligible, you can get Fares Allowance for the following situations.
FIS Work Bonus video
This video provides information on how the Work Bonus can help eligible pensioners who are working to keep more of their pension.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.