Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Who can get a child support assessment
To be eligible for a child support assessment you must be the legal parent or non-parent carer of the child. You also must meet residence rules.
Basic child support formula
This formula is for parents with only one child support assessment.
Working Credit
Lets you keep more of your income support payment and benefits if you're working.
Who can get Child Care Subsidy
You need to meet some requirements to get Child Care Subsidy.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Parenting plans for child support assessment
A parenting plan is a written agreement with the other parent. It sets rules for things like how much time the children will spend with each parent.
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.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.