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.
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.
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
Scheduled reporting
If you need to report your employment income, it’ll usually be every 14 days, on a date we tell you. We call this scheduled reporting.
Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance
We may review your rent details to check they're up to date.
FIS superannuation at Age Pension age video
Watch this video to learn about superannuation at Age Pension age.
FIS selling the family home video
Watch this video to learn more about how selling the family home can affect your payment.
How an Income Bank works
You can earn up to $528 a fortnight under the personal income test before we reduce your payment.