Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
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.
Proving your child’s birth or adoption
You need to give us proof of your child’s birth or adoption before we can finalise your claim for Parental Leave Pay or Family Tax Benefit.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Employment Services Assessments
If you need help finding a job, we'll assess the impact of your barriers to work including disability, illness or injury.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Residence rules for Family Tax Benefit
To be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B you must meet the residence rules.