Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Proving your child’s birth or adoption
You need to give us proof of your child’s birth or adoption before we can finalise your claim for Parental Leave Pay or Family Tax Benefit.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
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.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Change of circumstances for child support
You need to let us know if your circumstances change. Some changes can affect your child support payments. Find out what to tell us and how to let us know.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Who can get Family Tax Benefit
You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Family Tax Benefit (FTB).