Most useful information for domestic violence

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. Top payments
2. Special Benefit

How much Special Benefit you can get

The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.

When to report your income to Centrelink

If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.

1. Recently unemployed
2. Most useful information

Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)

You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.

Overdrawn bank account

You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.

1. Retirement years
2. Most useful information

International bank account form (AUS178)

Use this form to tell us your bank account details if you can get your Centrelink payment outside Australia.

1. Top payments
2. Special Benefit

How to claim Special Benefit

Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.

Veteran Payment affects your income support payment

Information to help you make a choice between Veteran Payment and an income support payment.

Weekly payment option

Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.

1. Top payments
2. Financial Information Service

Financial Information Service live webinars

We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.