When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support
You can ask someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support. You can authorise them to speak to us, update your details and get payments for you.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
Program of Support for Disability Support Pension
You may need to participate in a Program of Support before you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Residence rules for Disability Support Pension
To be eligible for Disability Support Pension (DSP) you must meet the residence rules.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.