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.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Financial Information Service live webinars
We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.