Centrelink eligibility in 2026 depends on the payment you are claiming and factors such as your age, residence status, income, assets, work capacity and family circumstances. Different rules apply to payments including JobSeeker, Family Tax Benefit, Rent Assistance and the Age Pension, and rates or thresholds may change. Services Australia assesses each claim using your individual information, so meeting one condition does not guarantee approval or a particular payment amount. Check the relevant payment page on servicesaustralia.gov.au and use your myGov account or contact Services Australia for the most current requirements.