A Centrelink eligibility checklist should cover the payment’s rules, your age, Australian residence, income, assets, relationship status and housing costs. You may also need identity documents, bank details, tax file information and evidence supporting your circumstances, such as a lease or medical certificate. The documents and tests vary between payments, including JobSeeker, Family Tax Benefit and the Age Pension, and Services Australia makes the final decision based on your information. Check the relevant payment page at servicesaustralia.gov.au before starting a claim, and contact Services Australia if you are unsure what evidence is required.