What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
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.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
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.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
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.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your income and assets details
Instructions to update your income and assets details using your Centrelink online account.