Centrelink payments are government income support payments administered by Services Australia, with eligibility and payment rates based on your circumstances, income, assets, residency and any waiting periods. You generally claim through a myGov account linked to Centrelink and provide documents so Services Australia can assess your situation. Depending on the payment, you may need to report income regularly, meet mutual-obligation requirements and tell Centrelink about changes in your circumstances. Payment amounts and dates can change, so check your specific requirements through myGov or the official Services Australia website.