Apply for Centrelink
Navigating what Centrelink payments you are entitled to and how to apply for them can feel like a complicated process. Follow the guide below to make getting and applying for payments easier.
Outcome
To understand what payments I am entitled to and how to apply for them
Let's start with why it is important:
- by understanding how many payments you care able to receive you can better plan your future
- if you do not apply for your payments you will not get them
Information
It can be hard to know how much you are entitled to from Centrelink, this video explains all you need to know about the payments that you are eligible for.
For video transcript please click here.
What to do next
What payments am I eligible for?
Go to this link to see what payments and services you are eligible for.
How to make a claim
To start your online claim, you need to link Centrelink to your myGov account.
If you haven’t claimed a payment from Centrelink before, you’ll have to prove your identity. You can do this online using myGov. You’ll need to enter some personal details and details from acceptable identity documents
More Information & Services
CALL CENTRELINK MULTILINGUAL PHONE SERVICE 131 202 (Centrelink available in a range of languages, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm)
CALL CENTRELINK YOUTH AND STUDENTS LINE 132 490 (Centrelink hotline for Youth and students, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm)
CALL CENTRELINK INDIGENOUS CALL CENTRE 1800 136 380 (Centrelink hotline for ATSI customers, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm)
myGov help - Create a myGov account
A link to myGov app support
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