Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
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.