Centrelink online account help - Request a document
Instructions on how to view, print and save your documents using your Centrelink online account.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
Rent Assistance
A regular extra payment if you pay rent and get certain payments from us.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Who can get JobSeeker Payment
You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
The amount of Parenting Payment you can get depends on your income and assets as well as your partner’s, if you have one.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.