Most useful information for recently unemployed

1. How to manage your participation requirements
2. Getting a medical certificate

How to upload a medical certificate

Instructions on how to upload and submit a medical certificate using your Centrelink online account or the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.

1. Rent Assistance
2. 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.

Overdrawn bank account

You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.

1. Income and assets tests
2. Income

Income from outside Australia

Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.

Employment income reporting if you’re employed

If you work for an employer, you must tell us the gross income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

1. Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
2. 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.

1. Rent Assistance
2. What you need to do

Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance

We may ask you to check that your rent or accommodation details are up to date to make sure you’re getting the right amount of Rent Assistance.

1. Asset types
2. 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.

1. Top payments
2. Parenting Payment

How much Parenting Payment you can get

How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.

Employment income reporting

You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.