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.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
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.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Help and payments from Services Australia FIS video
Watch this video to find out about the payments and services available from Services Australia if you’re made redundant.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.
Financial Information Service live webinars
We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.