Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Information you need to know about reporting employment and using the Earnings Worksheet form (SU505(i))
Information about how your payment is affected by income from full time, part time or casual employment and what other assistance we may also provide.
Income Stream Reviews
Each financial year we review certain types of income streams. We do this to ensure we assess your payments and concession cards correctly.
How to get reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
Which payments are eligible for transfer to Age Pension
If you get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
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.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.