Eligibility depends on the payment you are seeking, your income and assets, residency, age, work or caring situation, and other personal circumstances. Start by checking the relevant payment on servicesaustralia.gov.au, then link Centrelink to your myGov account and submit an online claim, or contact Services Australia if you need help. You may need documents such as identification, bank details, income information, rental details or medical evidence. Services Australia will assess your claim and advise whether you qualify, the payment rate and any waiting periods or requirements that apply.