How much Special Benefit you can get
The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Advice of death form (SA116)
Use these forms to advise us of the death of an adult or child. We’ll use these details to update records with Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.
Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older
Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.
Payment for refugees and asylum seekers
Depending on your situation, there are payments and services you may get.
Income and assets test for Special Benefit
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Special Benefit. We also use these to work out how much you can get.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
How to claim Special Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.