Most useful information for Domestic violence

1. Social work services
2. How we help

Social work services if you’re experiencing violence

If you’re experiencing family and domestic violence, we can help you access certain services.

1. Social work services
2. How we help

Social work services for your mental health

We can help you access mental health support services in certain circumstances.

1. Social work services
2. How to contact a social worker

Privacy using social work services

We respect your right to privacy.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

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.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

What gifts we include in income and assets tests

We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

When gifting exceptions apply

We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

How much you can gift

Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.

Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment

How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.

Proving your identity online for Centrelink

How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.

1. Special Benefit
2. How to claim

Supporting documents for Special Benefit

When you claim Special Benefit, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.