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.
Centrelink online account help - Request a document
Instructions on how to view, print and save your documents using your Centrelink online account.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your income and assets details
Instructions to update your income and assets details using your Centrelink online account.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
Business details form (MOD F)
Use this form to let us know about you or your partner's involvement in a business.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
FIS selling the family home video
Watch this video to learn more about how selling the family home can affect your payment.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.