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.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
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.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Supporting documents for Youth Allowance
When claiming Youth Allowance there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.
Public holiday closures over the Christmas and New Year period
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holidays.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
Your obligations for Centrepay
You have a responsibility to make sure Centrepay is working for you.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.