What families need to do at tax time
You can use our tax time tool if you got Family Tax Benefit, Child Care Subsidy or had a child support assessment in the last financial year.
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.
Time limits for confirming income for Child Care Subsidy
When you get Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you must confirm your family’s income after the end of each financial year. There are time limits for how long you have to do this.
Executor/Administrator Request for information form (SS524)
Use this form to request information from us regarding a deceased person.
What Centrepay is
Centrepay is a voluntary bill paying service which is free for Centrelink customers. You can use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.
Enrol your baby in Medicare only
If you don’t wish to claim for a families payment, you’ll need to submit proof of birth to enrol your baby in Medicare.
How to use Centrepay
You can use the Centrepay bill paying service to pay for goods and services from registered businesses. You can set up Centrepay deductions from most Centrelink payments.
Cancel Nominee Arrangement form (SS532)
Use this form to tell us that you, as an authorised person or organisation, want to cancel a nominee arrangement.
How long the Paid Parental Leave period is for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
Your Paid Parental Leave period for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023 can be up to 12 weeks.
How to upload a medical certificate
Instructions on how to upload and submit a medical certificate using your Centrelink online account or the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.