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.
How to use Centrepay
You can use the Centrepay bill paying service to pay for goods and services from registered businesses. You can set up Centrepay deductions from most Centrelink payments.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
How to get reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)
Use this form to claim a special employment advance.
International bank account form (AUS178)
Use this form to tell us your bank account details if you can get your Centrelink payment outside Australia.
Student Start-up Loan (SSL) applications are now open
Students, you can apply for a SSL now, and you can take out this loan up to twice a year if you’re getting an eligible student payment.