How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
Getting a payment when you’re recently unemployed
We have payments to help you when you’re unemployed or can’t work while you’re sick or injured. Which one you get depends on your circumstances.
How to claim JobSeeker Payment
Complete the following steps to claim JobSeeker Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Who can get Parenting Payment
You must meet certain criteria to get Parenting Payment.
What the personal income test is for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
We check your personal income to see if you’re eligible for Youth Allowance and work out how much you’ll get.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.