How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
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.
Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)
Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Change of circumstances while getting Family Tax Benefit
You need to tell us when your circumstances change when you get Family Tax Benefit.
FTB Part A Multiple Birth Allowance
This is for people who get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A and have triplets, quadruplets or more in their care.
Energy Supplement
An extra payment to help with energy costs if you get certain payments from us.
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.
Time limits for claiming family payments
There are rules about when you can submit a claim. They are different depending on the type of payment. If you can’t claim within these timeframes, let us know.