Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.
Someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support
You can ask someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support. You can authorise them to speak to us, update your details and get payments for you.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
The Temporary Financial Hardship additional child care subsidy
You need to meet certain criteria to be eligible for Additional Child Care Subsidy Temporary Financial Hardship.
Healthy Start for School health check
If your child is turning 4, they may need to have a health check. If they don’t, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A rate may reduce.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
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.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
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.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.