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.
Support for eligible PALM workers and their families in Australia
If you have moved to Australia through the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, we can help with family support and health services.
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.
Residence in Australia and other countries form (MOD O)
Use this form to give details to establish your Australian residence status when claiming Centrelink payments or to help you get a payment from another country.
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.
Who can be an assurer for an Assurance of Support
To give an Assurance of Support you must meet certain guidelines.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
Residence rules for Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must meet the residence rules.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you've applied for permanent residency
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.