Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
- Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
- Centrelink online account help guides
Centrelink online account help - Request a document
Instructions on how to view, print and save your documents using your Centrelink online account.
- Employment income reporting
- If you’re employed
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
- Rent Assistance
- Who can get it
Proof of rent or accommodation arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting or paying an eligible accommodation cost when you claim an eligible payment, we may ask for proof.
- Growing up
- Most useful information
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)
Use this form to authorise a person or organisation in Australia to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
- Who can get it
- The Transition to Work subsidy
Transition to Work participation requirements additional child care subsidy
There are a number of recognised participation types that count towards your requirements. These include studying, looking for a job, working or training.
- Asset types
- Gifting
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
- Youth Allowance
- Youth Allowance for job seekers
When you'll get your first Youth Allowance for job seekers payment
There may be one or more waiting periods that apply before you get your first Youth Allowance for job seekers payment.