Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Allowances while getting an income support payment
Some work related allowances are assessable income and can affect your payment amount.
Terms and conditions for electronic messaging
If you give us your mobile number or email address, you may get electronic messages from us.
What to do at tax time
Find out what you need to do after each financial year at tax time if you get a payment from us.
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.
If you have a reduced capacity to work
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)
Use this form to authorise a person or organisation in Australia to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Who can get Youth Allowance for job seekers
You need to meet some rules to get Youth Allowance as a job seeker.