Most useful information for moving to Australia

1. Who can get it
2. Income and assets test

Assets test for allowances

We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.

1. How to keep your payment
2. Employment income reporting

How to get reminders to report income to Centrelink

If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.

1. Low Income Health Care Card
2. Who can get a card

Residence rules for a Low Income Health Care Card

To be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card you must meet the residence rules.

Residence rules for Youth Allowance

To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.

1. Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

To be eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card you must meet the residence rules.

1. Residence rules
2. Residence descriptions

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.

1. Special Benefit
2. How to manage your payment

Employment Services Assessments

If you need help finding a job, we'll assess the impact of your barriers to work including disability, illness or injury.

1. Enrolling in Medicare
2. If you’re an Australian permanent resident

Documents to enrol in Medicare if you've applied for permanent residency

You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.

1. Child support assessment
2. Who can get an assessment

Reciprocating jurisdictions and residency for child support

We have arrangements for child support with a number of countries. We call these reciprocating jurisdictions.

1. Retirement years
2. Most useful information

Income and assets form (SA369)

Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to tell us about your income and assets.