Centrelink payments provide financial support to eligible people, with the type and amount depending on your circumstances, such as income, assets, age, family situation or ability to work. You generally apply through myGov linked to Centrelink, provide supporting information and wait for Services Australia to assess your claim. If approved, you may need to report income regularly, meet any mutual obligation requirements and tell Centrelink about changes to your circumstances. Eligibility, payment rates and waiting periods can vary, so check the relevant payment on servicesaustralia.gov.au for current rules.