What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Geographically isolated conditions for Assistance for Isolated Children
You’re geographically isolated in certain situations.
Unscheduled reporting
If your employment income changes, you need to tell us within 14 days. We call this unscheduled reporting, as it can happen any time.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Agents and Access Points
Places where people in rural, regional and remote areas can get help with Medicare, Centrelink and other government services.
When to verify your address and accommodation details for Rent Assistance
If you get Rent Assistance you should verify your address and accommodation details within 14 days if there’s a change.
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.
How to get reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.