Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance
We may review your rent details to check they're up to date.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
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.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.