Employment income
This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.
- Top payments
- Family Tax Benefit
How to claim Family Tax Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Family Tax Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Working Credit
Lets you keep more of your income support payment and benefits if you're working.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
- If you’re employed
- When to report
Reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
- Natural disaster
- Most useful information
Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)
Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.
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.
What are immunisation requirements
Your child must meet immunisation requirements if you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A or child care fee assistance.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.