Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
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.
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.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
Disability Employment Services
Services that can help you find and keep a job if you have a disability, illness or injury.
How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
Residence rules for Parenting Payment
To be eligible for Parenting Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)
Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.
Employment income
This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.