What happens when you give us a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting JobSeeker Payment.
Assessing your ability to work for Disability Support Pension
We assess your ability to work as part of general medical rules for Disability Support Pension (DSP).
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.
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.
Retirement village or lifestyle village rent type for rent assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re in retirement living.
When we pre-fill your information
There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill into reports for you.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
When to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers
When you can submit your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.
Change of circumstances while getting Parenting Payment
We need to know about changes to your or your partner’s situation. If you don’t tell us when these changes happen, you may get a debt you’ll have to pay back.
Pause of requirements
Sometimes there may be a pause of your mutual obligation or participation requirements.