Centrelink online account help - Upload documents
Instructions on how to upload and submit documents using your Centrelink online account.
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.
How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.
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.
Who can get JobSeeker Payment
You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Work Bonus balance
We use your Work Bonus balance to offset your eligible income so you keep more of your pension if you’re working.
What to report if you need to report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Express Plus Centrelink mobile app help - Report employment income
Follow this guide to report your employment income using the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.