Most viewed payments for Relationship changes

1. Relationship changes
2. Making it official

Using a referee to verify your relationship status

We may need to ask a third party, a person we call a referee, to verify your relationship status. We’ll tell you when we need referee details.

When to report your income to Centrelink

If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.

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Aug 2025

We’re upgrading our credit and debit card payment system

This upgrade will strengthen the agency's security protocols and help protect against unauthorised card transactions.

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.

1. Top payments
2. Medicare card

Get a new Medicare card with other people

You can get a new Medicare card with other people when your circumstances change.

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. How to report and manage your payment

Change of circumstances when you get JobSeeker Payment

You must tell us if things change as it may affect your JobSeeker Payment.

Private trusts and companies

If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.

1. Top payments
2. Special Benefit

How much Special Benefit you can get

The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.

Employment Services Assessments

If you need help finding a job, we'll assess the impact of your barriers to work including disability, illness or injury.

1. Special Benefit
2. Who can get it

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.