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.
- Top payments
- Special Benefit
How much Special Benefit you can get
The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.
- Moving to Australia
- Most useful information
Request an Individual Healthcare Identifier or amend an Individual Healthcare Identifier record form (MS003)
Use this form to register for or amend your registration of an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).
- Moving to Australia
- Most useful information
Claim for Special Benefit for a child form (SU721)
Use this form to claim Special Benefit for a child who is an Australian citizen or a permanent resident you care for if you’re their non-resident parent or guardian.
- Moving to Australia
- Most useful information
Application to provide an Assurance of Support form (SU594)
Use this form to apply to provide an assurance of support to a migrant.
- Special Benefit
- Who can get it
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.
- Crisis Payment
- Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants
How much Crisis Payment for Humanitarian Entrants you can get
You can only get one Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants.
- Centrelink online account
- What details you can view and update online
Update your personal details using your Centrelink online account
You can update your personal details using your online account.
- Top payments
- Assurance of Support
How long an Assurance of Support lasts
The Assurance of Support period depends on the type of visa you apply for. It can last for 1, 2, 4 or 10 years.
- Centrelink self service
- 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.