Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between 1 and 13 weeks.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)
Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Separation details form (MOD S)
Use this form to let us know you’ve separated from your partner.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.
What the personal income test is for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
We check your personal income to see if you’re eligible for Youth Allowance and work out how much you’ll get.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.