Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
How to claim the West Qld Heavy Rain and Flooding, Mar 2025 - DRA
There are 3 steps to claim Disaster Recovery Allowance.
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf (outside Australia) form (AUS221)
Use this form if you want to nominate a person or organisation outside Australia to act on your behalf with Centrelink.
Centrelink online account help - Update income and assets details - your other income details
Instructions on how to update your other income details using your Centrelink online account.
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.
Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance
We may review your rent details to check they're up to date.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
Update your employment and income details using your Centrelink online account
You can update your employment and income details using your online account.
Change of circumstances while getting Parenting Payment
We need to know about changes to your or your partner’s situation. If you don’t tell us when these changes happen, you may get a debt you’ll have to pay back.
Updating parental income details
You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.