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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. Income test
  2. Income

Income from outside Australia

Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.

  1. Top payments
  2. Special Benefit

How much Special Benefit you can get

The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.

  1. Moving to Australia
  2. Most useful information

Request an Individual Healthcare Identifier form (MS003)

Use this form to register for an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).

  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. Carer Allowance
  2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Carer Allowance

To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.

  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.

  1. Enrolling in Medicare
  2. If you’re a New Zealand citizen

Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen

You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.

Superannuation

Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.

  1. Top payments
  2. Status Resolution Support Services payment (SRSS)

When we’ll pay the Status Resolution Support Services payment

We’ll pay you the SRSS payment once the Department of Home Affairs tell us you’re eligible.

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