Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
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.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Income test for Family Tax Benefit Part A
The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A you get depends on your family’s income.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Family Tax Benefit Part B eligibility
We may pay you Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B if you’re a single parent, a grandparent carer, or if you’re a member of a couple with one main income.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.