- Relationship changes
- Most useful information
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
- Relationship changes
- Most useful information
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.
Demerits and suspensions for not meeting mutual obligation requirements
Job seekers could get demerits, suspensions and financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation requirements.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
- Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
- Centrelink online account help guides
Centrelink online account help - Request a document
Instructions on how to view, print and save your documents using your Centrelink online account.
- How to claim
- Prove your identity
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
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.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
- Seeking medical help
- Most useful information
Medicare Safety Net Registration and Amendment for Couples and Families form (MS016)
Use this form to register or amend your family's details for the Medicare Safety Net.
- Rent Assistance
- What you need to do
Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance
We may ask you to check that your rent or accommodation details are up to date to make sure you’re getting the right amount of Rent Assistance.