Most useful information for Moving to Australia

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 from outside Australia

Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.

1. Enrolling in Medicare
2. If you’re a New Zealand citizen

Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen

You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.

1. Age Pension
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Age Pension

To be eligible for Age Pension you must meet the residence rules.

1. Carer Allowance
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Carer Allowance

To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.

1. Enrolling in Medicare
2. If you’re an Australian permanent resident

Documents to enrol in Medicare if you've applied for permanent residency

You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.

1. Moving to Australia
2. Refugees and asylum seekers

Payment for refugees and asylum seekers

Depending on your situation, there are payments and services you may get.

1. Special Benefit
2. Who can get it

Income and assets test for Special Benefit

We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Special Benefit. We also use these to work out how much you can get.

1. Moving to Australia
2. Most useful information

Request an Individual Healthcare Identifier form (MS003)

Use this form to register for an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).

1. Living arrangements
2. Moving to Australia

Visiting Australia

Read about visiting Australia to work or study and payments or services that may help you.