Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Private Trust form (MOD PT)
Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.
Working Credit
Lets you keep more of your income support payment and benefits if you're working.
What the Student Start up Loan is
The Student Start-up Loan is a voluntary $1,349 loan for eligible students who get Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
Education Entry Payment
A once a year payment made when you start study if you get certain income support from us.