Centrelink eligibility depends on the specific payment, your age, residency, income, assets, work or study situation, and other personal circumstances. For example, JobSeeker Payment has different requirements from Family Tax Benefit or the Age Pension. Use the payment-specific guides and payment finder on servicesaustralia.gov.au to check the main rules, then provide supporting documents when you apply. Services Australia makes the final eligibility and payment decision after assessing your circumstances.