Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
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.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Centrelink online account help - Request a document
Instructions on how to view, print and save your documents using your Centrelink online account.
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
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.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.