Centrelink online account help - Request a document
Instructions on how to view, print and save your documents using your Centrelink online account.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
Who can get JobSeeker Payment
You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.
Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.
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.
Youth Allowance for job seekers
Financial help if you’re 21 or younger and looking for work. It’s also for when you can’t work while you’re sick or injured.
Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
The amount of Parenting Payment you can get depends on your income and assets as well as your partner’s, if you have one.
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.