Centrelink eligibility depends on the payment you’re applying for, your age, residency, income, assets and personal circumstances. Common payments include JobSeeker, Family Tax Benefit, Carer Payment and the Age Pension, and each has different rules. Start by using the payment finder and eligibility information on servicesaustralia.gov.au, then create or link a myGov account to make a claim if appropriate. Services Australia makes the final decision after assessing the information and documents you provide.