Centrelink eligibility in Newcastle is generally assessed under the same national rules as elsewhere in Australia, based on the payment you are claiming, your residence, income, assets and personal circumstances. Different payments, such as JobSeeker, Parenting Payment or the Age Pension, have different requirements and waiting periods. You can check the relevant rules and payment options through Services Australia and use your myGov account to start a claim or provide documents. Services Australia makes the final decision, so eligibility and payment rates can only be confirmed after your circumstances are assessed.