Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Check your Income Management and BasicsCard balance
You can check the balance of your Income Management account and BasicsCard many ways.
Centrelink online account help - Travelling outside of Australia
Instructions on how to tell us about your overseas travel using your Centrelink online account.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Centrelink online account help - Update your banking details
Instructions on how to update your banking details, including cash, cheques, loans, savings, deeming accounts and term deposit accounts.
Working Credit
Lets you keep more of your income support payment and benefits if you're working.
Increase the security of your myGov account with a passkey
Passkeys are a secure way to sign in to your myGov account. They’re more secure and scam resistant than passwords.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
How to get Rent Assistance
You don’t need to submit a claim for Rent Assistance.