- Separated parents
- Most useful information
Responding to an Objection form (CS4243)
Use this form if we have previously notified you that the other parent or carer in your child support case has submitted an objection to a decision.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
- Income and assets tests
- Income test for Farm Household Allowance
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
- Relationship changes
- Most useful information
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.
- Employment income reporting
- If you’re employed
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.
- Top payments
- Financial Information Service
How to contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
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.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.