Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
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.
Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older
Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Employment Services Assessments
Employment Services Assessments (ESAts) help us understand the impact of your barriers to work including disability, illness or injury.
Business details form (MOD F)
Use this form to let us know about you or your partner's involvement in a business.
Which payments are eligible for transfer to Age Pension
If you get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.