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.
Change of circumstances when you get JobSeeker Payment
You must tell us if things change as it may affect your JobSeeker Payment.
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 for you.
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.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.
Income and assets test for Special Benefit
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Special Benefit. We also use these to work out how much you can get.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Medicare online account help - Update your personal details
Instructions on how to update your address and contact details using your Medicare online account.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Supporting documents for Special Benefit
When you claim Special Benefit, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.