Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
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.
Information you’ll need to provide to claim Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
To claim Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023, you’ll need to give us certain information before and after your child’s birth or adoption.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)
Use this form to authorise a person or organisation in Australia to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.