Most useful information for separated parents

1. Seeking medical help
2. Get health care

Concession and health care cards

Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

When gifting exceptions apply

We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.

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.

Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment

How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.

Working Credit

Lets you keep more of your income support payment and benefits if you're working.

Time limits for submitting lump sum claims and confirming income for Family Tax Benefit

You have 12 months from the end of the financial year to confirm your family income for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or claim FTB as a lump sum.

Family Tax Benefit Account Payable notice

If you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB), you need to confirm your family income each year. If you don’t, we’ll send you an Account Payable notice.

1. Financial Information Service
2. What FIS information you can watch online

FIS aged care information online

We have information online to help you understand aged care requirements.

Ordinary waiting period

You may have to wait for a week before your payment starts. We will let you know when you claim if this applies to you.

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.