Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
Get a new Medicare card with other people
You can get a new Medicare card with other people when your circumstances change.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Change of circumstances when you get Age Pension
If you get Age Pension and your circumstances change, you need to tell us. We need to check if you can keep getting it.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.