Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
When we pre-fill your information
There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill for you.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
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.
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.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.