How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
Who can get Carer Allowance
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
How to claim the NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - AGDRP
There are 3 steps to claim Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment.
Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance Medical Report for a person 16 years or over form (SA332A)
Use this form as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Payment, Carer Allowance or Special Disability Trust beneficiary status.
Who can get Carer Payment
To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.
How much Carer Payment you can get
There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.