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.
How much Crisis Payment for Humanitarian Entrants you can get
You can only get one Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants.
How to keep your Special Benefit payment
Find out what you need to do to keep getting Special Benefit.
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.
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.
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.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
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've applied for permanent residency
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.