Centrelink online account help - Update address, accommodation and contact details
Instructions on how to update your address, accommodation and contact details using your Centrelink online account.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
Victoria Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
A lump sum payment to help people affected by Victoria bushfires that started in January 2026.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
Relocation Scholarship
A once a year payment if you get ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance. You must also need to move to or from a regional or remote area for higher education study.
North Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
Support if you’ve lost income as a direct result of North Queensland Rainfall and Flooding that started in December 2025 to January 2026.