Claim for persons granted a refugee or humanitarian visa form (SS415)
Use this form to claim a payment if you’ve recently arrived in Australia as a refugee or humanitarian entrant or you’ve recently been granted a permanent protection visa.
Bringing your child born overseas to Australia to live
If you’ve had or adopted a child overseas, there are some things you should do when you get back to Australia.
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.
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.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.
What the approved reasons are for travel overseas if you get Special Benefit
To get Special Benefit while you’re overseas, you must travel for an approved reason.
How much Special Benefit you can get
The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a temporary resident covered by a Ministerial Order
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and travel status.