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.
Request an Individual Healthcare Identifier form (MS003)
Use this form to register for an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
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.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance 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.
Residence rules for Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must meet the residence rules.
Advice of death form (SA116)
Use these forms to advise us of the death of an adult or child. We’ll use these details to update records with Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.
How to apply for Status Resolution Support Services payment
Contact a SRSS service provider in your state or territory. They’ll help you apply for the SRSS payment.