How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Scheduled reporting
If you need to report your employment income, it’ll usually be every 14 days, on a date we tell you. We call this scheduled reporting.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Medicare Safety Net Registration and Amendment for Couples and Families form (MS016)
Use this form to register or amend your family's details for the Medicare Safety Net.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.
When we pre-fill your information
There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill into reports for you.
Residence rules for Carer Payment
To be eligible for Carer Payment you must meet the residence rules.