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Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink

How to prove who you are over the phone.

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. When you’ll get your first payment

New to JobSeeker Payment

What you need to do to get your first JobSeeker Payment, how much you’ll get and who to contact about mutual obligation requirements.

1. Top payments
2. Energy Supplement

How much Energy Supplement you can get

How much Energy Supplement you get depends on your circumstances and the payment you get.

1. Report your income
2. Employment income reporting

What to report when you report income to Centrelink

We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

1. Top payments
2. Mobility Allowance

How much Mobility Allowance you can get

You can get a standard rate or higher rate of Mobility Allowance depending on your circumstances.

Sole trader or partnership income

Business income is counted in the income test.

1. Top payments
2. Financial Information Service

How to contact the Financial Information Service

We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.

1. Top payments
2. Energy Supplement

Who can get Energy Supplement

To get Energy Supplement you must get a certain payment or card from us.

1. Prove your identity
2. Proving your identity online

How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID

How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.

1. Looking for work
2. Top payments

Sickness Allowance

You can no longer claim Sickness Allowance. But you may be able to claim another income support payment.