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Why Disability Support Pension is the right payment for you

1 April 2020

If you’re already getting Disability Support Pension, find out what the impacts will be if you claim JobSeeker Payment.

Families impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19)

1 April 2020

Find out about your family payments and child support if you’re affected by coronavirus.

Carers impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19)

1 April 2020

If you’re a carer affected by coronavirus, there’s payments you can get to help.

Older Australians impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19)

1 April 2020

If you’re an older Australian affected by coronavirus, there’s payments you can get to help.

More financial support for people affected by coronavirus

25 March 2020

The Australian Government has announced more payments and streamlined claims for people affected by coronavirus.

Proof of identity changes for new Centrelink claims

25 March 2020

You don’t need to visit a service centre to prove your identity to claim a new payment.

On 20 March JobSeeker Payment started and some payments changed

20 March 2020

Some payments stopped or closed to new claims. Find out if these changes affect you.

Can you get Education Entry Payment?

19 March 2020

If you’ve been on an income support payment for the past 12 months, you might be able to.

Deeming rates are lowering on 1 May 2020

18 March 2020

When the deeming rate lowers, your payment amount may increase.

Easter public holiday closures, reporting and payment arrangements

13 March 2020

We are closed for Easter on Friday 10 and Monday 13 April 2020.

A $750 one off Economic Support Payment

12 March 2020

About 6.5 million Australians will get a one off payment as part of the Government’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Tell us when your study details change to avoid getting overpaid

3 March 2020

It’s important to let us know when something in your life changes. That way you won’t get overpaid.

Update your employment status and income online

25 February 2020

We’ve improved our services so you can do more online.

New approved masters courses available

25 February 2020

There are now more masters courses on the list of approved courses for getting a student payment.

Have you thought about a Student Start-up Loan?

24 February 2020

It’s a loan to help you with expenses while you’re studying. You can apply for it twice a year.

Meet some of our students: Amy, Dave and … you?

21 February 2020

Everybody’s situation is different. See if you can get a student payment when comparing your circumstances.

You might get Education Entry Payment when you study or train

21 February 2020

If you’re about to do a training course or some study, check if you can get this extra payment.

New online options if you get an income support payment

19 February 2020

You can now update your mutual obligation requirements online and view your reporting dates.

More reasons to claim Age Pension online

18 February 2020

We’ve made improvements to our online services, to help you claim Age Pension online.

Age Pension online claim features

17 February 2020

Improvements to our online services can support you in rural and remote areas to claim Age Pension online.

Taking off for an overseas holiday?

14 February 2020

If you get Child Care Subsidy (CCS) or Family Tax Benefit (FTB) here's what you need to know.

Do you have your own Medicare card yet?

14 February 2020

If you’re 15 or older you can get your own Medicare card. It’s a good idea to have one of your own.

Track your Austudy or Youth Allowance claim online

14 February 2020

Follow your claim in your Centrelink online account or set up electronic messaging to get claim updates.

You can’t get a payment without giving us your bank details

13 February 2020

Need money in the bank while you study? You’ll need to tell us your bank details to get a student payment.

Support for families in bushfire affected areas

12 February 2020

Find out about extra support we’re giving families and what you need to do to access it.

Report your income online when you get a student payment

12 February 2020

Working while you study is straightforward when you can report your income online.

Stay on top of reporting – go online

11 February 2020

You can now view your reporting dates and update your mutual obligation requirements online.

Top tips for claiming a student payment

10 February 2020

Just because uni won’t start for a while, doesn’t mean you can’t prepare your student payment claim now.

Mental health support if you’ve been affected by bushfires

10 February 2020

You’ll soon be able to get Medicare benefits for mental health treatment if you’ve been affected by bushfires.

Your Medicare online account will look different this year

10 February 2020

We’ve made changes to give you a better online experience with us.

We are now Services Australia

10 February 2020

On 1 February 2020 we became Services Australia.

How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

10 February 2020

Here are some ways to protect your online information when you use public internet.

Support for people affected by the bushfires

17 January 2020

If the bushfires have affected you, we have payments and services to help.

A new year and a new adventure!

14 January 2020

It’s an exciting time with lots of changes to life, work and study. Make sure you keep us up to date with your plans.

PBS Safety Net thresholds are now lower

3 January 2020

If you spend a lot on PBS medicines, you’ll reach the threshold to access cheaper medicines sooner.

Are you welcoming a new child to your family this year?

1 January 2020

The work test to get Parental Leave Pay and Dad and Partner Pay has changed.

Never fear, student payments are here

23 December 2019

Find out what options are available for your child once they finish school.

Update your study details online

23 December 2019

Made changes to your study? Jump online and update your study details.

Are you having a study break, or going on exchange or overseas?

19 December 2019

If you’re taking a gap year, or travelling overseas for a holiday or student exchange, you need to tell us.

Income Bank helps you keep more of your student payment

16 December 2019

If you’re studying and working, or thinking about working, you should know about Income Bank.

There’s an interest rate change for the Pension Loans Scheme

12 December 2019

Find out what the Pension Loans Scheme (PLS) interest rate change means for you.

Are you turning 22? Claim early as independent

12 December 2019

You don’t need to wait. You can claim as independent for a student payment 13 weeks before your 22nd birthday.

Tips for keeping your family income estimate up to date

10 December 2019

To ensure your family payments are as accurate as possible, make sure you check your family income estimate regularly.

An update on the online income compliance program

19 November 2019

We’re changing how we use details from the Australian Taxation Office in online income compliance reviews.

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