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.
How to contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
FIS inheritance video
Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get an inheritance.
How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.
Centrelink online account help - Update your banking details
Instructions on how to update your banking details, including cash, cheques, loans, savings, deeming accounts and term deposit accounts.
Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.