Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Who can get Parenting Payment
You must meet certain criteria to get Parenting Payment.
What adjusted taxable income is
We use your adjusted taxable income to work out your eligibility for some payments, concessions or services.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
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.
Centrelink online account help - Request a document
Instructions on how to view, print and save your documents using your Centrelink online account.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
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.