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.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Centrelink online account help - Travelling outside of Australia
Instructions on how to tell us about your overseas travel using your Centrelink online account.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Who can get Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Check if you're eligible to get Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.
What Centrepay is
Centrepay is a voluntary bill paying service which is free for Centrelink customers. You can use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)
Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.