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.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Details of your child’s care arrangements form (FA012)
Use this form to provide information about your child’s care arrangements.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.