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.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement amount for multiple children
If you have twins, triplets, quadruplets or more, you may get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
Application to change your assessment - special circumstances form (CS1970)
Use this form to apply for a review of an active child support assessment due to your special circumstances.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Residence rules for Child Care Subsidy
To be eligible for Child Care Subsidy you must meet the residence rules.