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You need to report all employment income if you get Age Pension

22 October 2021

If you or your partner get employment income, you must tell us within 14 days.

Are you getting COVID-19 Disaster Payment for Victoria?

21 October 2021

Your automatic COVID-19 Disaster Payments have stopped because Victoria has reached 70% full vaccination.

There are changes to the COVID-19 Disaster Payment

21 October 2021

How the 70% and 80% fully vaccinated rate will affect the COVID-19 Disaster Payment.

Financial help when the COVID-19 Disaster Payment stops

21 October 2021

If you’ve lost your job or your hours have been reduced, see if you’re eligible for an income support payment.

Mutual obligation requirements resume for job seekers in ACT

20 October 2021

Activities become compulsory in the Australian Capital Territory from 20 October 2021.

Introducing the International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

19 October 2021

It’s a secure record of your vaccinations for when you travel overseas.

You may get COVID-19 Disaster Payment if you’re in Tasmania

19 October 2021

There’s support available if you’re affected by the COVID-19 lockdown in Tasmania.

New SMS for Centrepay deductions

19 October 2021

We’ve introduced a helpful SMS feature for Centrepay customers who use electronic messaging.

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COVID-19 Disaster Payment will soon end for ACT and NSW

18 October 2021

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and New South Wales (NSW) has reached the 80% full vaccination rate.

Mutual obligation requirements resume for job seekers in New South Wales

15 October 2021

Participants need to comply with their job plan activities from 21 October 2021.

Changes to Child Care Subsidy and removal of the annual cap

13 October 2021

Higher Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and removal of the annual cap is starting earlier.

Do you need Assistance for Isolated Children next year?

13 October 2021

We’re asking all families getting the assistance to let us know their family and their child’s circumstances for 2022.

Applications open for the 2022 Indigenous Apprenticeships Program

12 October 2021

What will your story be? Join the Australian Public Service through the Indigenous Apprenticeships Program and find out.

How to save your COVID-19 vaccination proof offline for easy access

12 October 2021

There are 2 ways to save your proof offline. You can save it in your Express Plus Medicare app or your digital wallet for easy access.

Temporary changes for job seekers in Mildura, Victoria

11 October 2021

There is a temporary pause to your mutual obligation requirements until Tuesday 26 October 2021.

Are you getting COVID-19 Disaster Payments for ACT or NSW?

8 October 2021

Your automatic COVID-19 Disaster Payments have stopped because ACT and NSW has reached 70% full vaccination rates.

Directors fees affect your Centrelink payment

8 October 2021

You must report directors fees as employment income when you receive them, even if you reinvest them into your business.

Carers Week to celebrate Australia’s 2.65 million carers

8 October 2021

The week 10-16 October is our time to recognise carers and the diverse roles they play supporting loved ones.

Do you know what changes can affect your Age Pension?

7 October 2021

If something changes in your life, you need to tell us so you don’t get a debt.

Is your child finishing high school this year?

6 October 2021

Find out how this affects your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and what you need to do to prepare.

Temporary changes for job seekers in Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, Victoria

6 October 2021

There is a temporary pause to your mutual obligation requirements until Thursday 28 October 2021.

Finishing high school soon? Get prepared for 2022 now

6 October 2021

There are 4 things you can do now to be ready to study or work next year.

Understanding your Family Tax Benefit balancing outcome

28 September 2021

There are three possible outcomes when we balance your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) payments.

Create a myGov account and link Medicare to get proof of COVID-19 vaccinations

16 September 2021

If you haven’t already, create a myGov account and link Medicare. Then you can access your proof of vaccination online if you need it.

Maintaining Child Care Subsidy in the COVID-19 lockdown

16 September 2021

We’re continuing to pay Child Care Subsidy (CCS) for families that normally use child care in Greater Sydney.

Look out for a letter from us asking about your parents’ income

13 September 2021

If you’re a dependent student or job seeker getting Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, this will help you keep your payment.

Do you need to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations?

7 September 2021

It’s easy to find the best way to get proof of your vaccinations using our COVID-19 tool. Your proof is free.

Support and assistance for Afghan evacuees

6 September 2021

We are helping people from Afghanistan begin their new lives in Australia.

Get free online proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations

31 August 2021

Don’t be scammed. There are easy ways to get online proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations.

We’re starting to balance Child Care Subsidy

25 August 2021

All families will need to confirm their income before we can start the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) balancing process.

What to do if you have a Child Care Subsidy debt for 2018-19

6 August 2021

Confirm your family’s income for 2018-19 so we can reassess your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) debt.

My Task options added to Centrelink online account

5 August 2021

We’ve added options to our menus to help make finding tasks in your Centrelink online account easier.

How to check the status of your student claim

5 August 2021

These are the steps your online claim for Austudy, Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY goes through.

Debt repayments have been paused during lockdown

3 August 2021

We’re pausing Centrelink debt raising and new debt recovery in locked down Local Government Areas.

Change to the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app home screen

3 August 2021

When you update the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app to the latest version and sign in, you’ll see it’s had a facelift.

Add proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay

2 August 2021

You can now add your COVID-19 digital certificate to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay on your device for easy storage.

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Check your Family Tax Benefit balancing status using our mobile app

21 July 2021

You can use the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app to check the balancing status of your Family Tax Benefit (FTB).

Which payments you can get at 18, 22 or 25

21 July 2021

Your age can affect what student payments you can get from Centrelink. Find out what this could mean for you.

Have your say in the AIFS survey

21 July 2021

If you have a family law parenting order, the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) wants to hear from you.

What to do if you get a letter to check your study details

12 July 2021

A letter from us means you need to go online to update or confirm your study details.

You must declare any COVID-19 payments in your tax return

9 July 2021

If you got a Coronavirus (COVID-19) payment, here's what you need to know for your tax.

Taking a study break? Let us know

9 July 2021

Are you changing your study plans in semester 2? You need to tell us within 14 days, so you don’t get a debt.

We’re starting to balance Family Tax Benefit

5 July 2021

Before we can balance your Family Tax Benefit (FTB), you may need to confirm your income.

Your 2020-21 Centrelink payment summaries are now available

5 July 2021

Your Centrelink payment summary shows your taxable and some non-taxable payments from us for the financial year.

Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment for the Northern Territory

2 July 2021

The Australian Government has announced support if you live in the Northern Territory and can't earn income.

We’ve extended support for people affected by recent floods

1 July 2021

The Australian Government has declared 5 additional Local Government Areas for the Victorian storms and floods.

Ask your health provider if you can save on PBS medicines

1 July 2021

If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian, you could get lower cost or free medicines.

We can book your trip home this semester break

1 July 2021

If you claim ABSTUDY Fares Allowance or Fares Allowance before your trip, you can ask us to book your travel for you.

Beware of scams that promise a tax refund or bonus

24 June 2021

It’s tax time, and that means scammers may target Services Australia customers.

Centrelink payment summaries will be available from early July

23 June 2021

Your Centrelink payment summary shows payments you got from us this financial year. You might need it for your tax return.

Apply now for this year’s second Student Start-up Loan

22 June 2021

You can apply online if you’re claiming or already getting Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance.

Cancel your payment online if you start a full-time job

18 June 2021

If you start a full time job, you need to cancel your payment so you don’t get overpaid.

Support for people affected by the Victorian storms and floods

18 June 2021

We have payments to help you if you’ve been directly affected by the Victorian storms and floods in June 2021.

If you get Parenting Payment, you can volunteer for ParentsNext

17 June 2021

If you’re getting Parenting Payment but don’t have to take part in ParentsNext, you can volunteer to participate in the program.

You may have to wait a week before your payment starts from 1 July 2021

17 June 2021

When you claim a payment on or after 1 July 2021, a one week waiting period may apply.

How to find the student payment best for you

15 June 2021

If you’re starting study, training or an apprenticeship in Semester 2, learn about the financial help you can get.

Check if you must take part in ParentsNext from 1 July 2021

15 June 2021

If you’re getting Parenting Payment, you may need to take part in ParentsNext.

What you need to do so we can balance your Family Tax Benefit (FTB)

15 June 2021

Find out what you need to do so we can balance your FTB payments as quickly as possible.

We have help available if you’re raising a family

10 June 2021

Here’s what you need to know about claiming family payments from us.

Age Pension age is changing from 1 July 2021

8 June 2021

The qualifying age for Age Pension is increasing to 66 years and 6 months on 1 July 2021.

If you claimed Age Pension online you can track your claim online

7 June 2021

You can check your claim’s progress without having to phone or visit us.

Get proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations if you’re not eligible for Medicare

7 June 2021

If you’re not eligible for Medicare, you can still get proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations online.

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Balancing for Family Tax Benefit is approaching

3 June 2021

There’s a few things you can do online now to get ready.

Annual payments for carers start July 5

1 June 2021

From 5 July, we’ll pay eligible carers the Carer Supplement. They may also get the Child Disability Assistance Payment.

Beware of a new myGov identity scam

13 May 2021

Fake emails claiming they’re from myGov tell you to open a link to confirm your identity. Don’t open the link.

If your family income has changed, make sure you let us know

19 April 2021

You must report income for family payments and income support payments in different ways.

myGov tax return scam

18 February 2021

Scammers have sent emails pretending to be from myGov. They tell you there’s a problem with your tax return.

Centrelink impersonation scam calls

16 February 2021

These scam calls tell you to urgently pay a debt. They say that if you don’t pay it straight away you’ll be arrested.

myGov refund email scam

11 February 2021

This scam email will tell you myGov owes you a refund. It asks you to give personal details via a form or link.

myGov account suspension text message scam

9 February 2021

If you’ve received a text message saying your myGov details are wrong, it could be a scam.

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