Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
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 work out your payment rate.
How to claim the NSW Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
There are 3 steps to claim Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment.
What the NSW Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) is a lump sum payment to help you if you’ve been directly affected by this declared disaster.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
Easter and Anzac Day public holiday closures
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holidays.