Centrelink online account help - Upload documents
Instructions on how to upload and submit documents using your Centrelink online account.
If you have a reduced capacity to work
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.
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.
What to do at tax time
Find out what you need to do after each financial year at tax time if you get a payment from us.
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.
Allowances while getting an income support payment
Some work related allowances are assessable income and can affect your payment amount.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Who can get JobSeeker Payment
You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.