Most viewed payments for Recently unemployed

1. Disability Support Pension
2. What your commitments are

Working while you’re getting Disability Support Pension

You may be able to work and still get Disability Support Pension (DSP).

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. Relationship changes
2. Most useful information

Relationship details form (SS284)

Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

When to claim JobSeeker Payment

When you can submit your JobSeeker Payment claim depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.

1. Age Pension
2. How to claim

Transfer to Age Pension

If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.

1. Parenting Payment
2. Who can get it

Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment

To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

When you’ll get your first JobSeeker Payment

There may be one or more waiting periods that apply before you get your first JobSeeker Payment.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

How gifting can affect your payment

If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.

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.

Sole trader or partnership income

Business income is counted in the income test.