Payment for refugees and asylum seekers
Depending on your situation, there are payments and services you may get.
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.
Request an Individual Healthcare Identifier form (MS003)
Use this form to register for an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).
Residence rules for Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must meet the residence rules.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
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.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you've applied for permanent residency
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.
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.
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.