Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
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.
- Top payments
- Family Tax Benefit
How to balance your payment for Family Tax Benefit
We compare your income estimate with your actual income at the end of each financial year. This is how we check you got the right amount.
Ordinary waiting period
You may have to wait for a week before your payment starts. We will let you know when you claim if this applies to you.
- Parenting Payment
- Who can get it
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
- Asset types
- Gifting
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
- Family Tax Benefit
- Who can get it
Family Tax Benefit Part A eligibility
We pay Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A per child. The amount we pay you depends on your family’s circumstances.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
- When you’ll get your first payment
- Income maintenance period
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.