Most useful information for moving to Australia

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  2. Migrating

Support for people in Australia from Israel and the State of Palestine

If you have been affected by the conflict, we can help you with payments and support while you’re in Australia.

  1. Crisis Payment
  2. Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants

How much Crisis Payment for Humanitarian Entrants you can get

You can only get one Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants.

  1. Special Benefit
  2. Who can get it

Income and assets test for Special Benefit

We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Special Benefit. We also use these to work out how much you can get.

  1. Residence rules
  2. Residence descriptions

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.

  1. Going overseas
  2. When you’re returning home

Bringing your child born overseas to Australia to live

If you’ve had or adopted a child overseas, there are some things you should do when you get back to Australia.

  1. Top payments
  2. Special Benefit

Who can get Special Benefit

You may get Special Benefit if you’re not eligible for any other income support and you meet the eligibility rules.

  1. Residence rules
  2. Newly arrived resident's waiting period

Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period

After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.

  1. Top payments
  2. Assurance of Support

How an Assurance of Support works

An Assurance of Support is a legal agreement you make with us to help someone get a visa to live in Australia.

  1. Retirement years
  2. Most useful information

Income and assets form (SA369)

Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to tell us about your income and assets.

  1. Centrelink self service
  2. Centrelink online account

What details you can view and update using your Centrelink online account

You can view, update or add information using your online account.

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