Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
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.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
How to manage your Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
Your options and obligations for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.
How to choose and share your Parental Leave Pay days
You can choose how you use and share your Parental Leave Pay days.
How to claim Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
When you claim Family Tax Benefit (FTB) for your child we’ll check if you’re eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.
Who can get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
You may be eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement if you or your partner have a baby or a child comes into your care.
Meeting the income test for Parental Leave Pay
To get Parental Leave Pay, you must meet an income test.