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 to claim Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices. Before you start, check if you can get it.
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.
Centrelink online account help - Request a document
Instructions on how to view, print and save your documents using your Centrelink online account.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
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.
Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance
Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
Cancelling your payment online
You may be able to cancel your own payment online. This means you don’t need to visit a service centre or call us.