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.
Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants
A one-off payment if you’ve arrived in Australia as a humanitarian entrant for the first time.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Migrating to Australia
You may get help from us if you’ve recently arrived in Australia or you’re a newly arrived resident. What help we can give you depends on your situation.
Residence rules for Family Tax Benefit
To be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B you must meet the residence rules.
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.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Update your personal details using your Centrelink online account
You can update your personal details using your online account.
Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.