New to JobSeeker Payment
What you need to do to get your first JobSeeker Payment, how much you’ll get and who to contact about mutual obligation requirements.
What happens when you give us a medical certificate for Youth Allowance for job seekers
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting Youth Allowance for job seekers.
Getting a medical certificate for Parenting Payment
If you get Parenting Payment there are some reasons you may need to give us a medical certificate.
Getting a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment
Tell us if you can’t work or study for a short time due to a sickness or injury. You’ll also need to give us a medical certificate.
Grace period for Mobility Allowance
If you stop your qualifying activity, you may still get Mobility Allowance for a short time. This is known as a grace period.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
Directors fees
Directors fees count towards your income test. They can affect your Centrelink payment.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get JobSeeker Payment
When you get JobSeeker Payment, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Mobility Allowance
When you get Mobility Allowance, you may need to tell us if you’re leaving Australia.