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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.

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.

Support for families in bushfire affected areas

6 February 2020

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

Track your Austudy or Youth Allowance claim online

4 February 2020

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

We are now Services Australia

31 January 2020

On 1 February 2020 we became Services Australia.

Have you thought about a Student Start-up Loan?

30 January 2020

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

Stay on top of reporting – go online

21 January 2020

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

Report your income online when you get a student payment

21 January 2020

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

New online options if you get an income support payment

21 January 2020

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

Do you have your own Medicare card yet?

21 January 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.

Your Medicare online account will look different this year

20 January 2020

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

Support for people affected by the bushfires

17 January 2020

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

More reasons to claim Age Pension online

15 January 2020

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

Age Pension online claim features

15 January 2020

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

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.

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

14 January 2020

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

Taking off for an overseas holiday?

14 January 2020

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

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

13 January 2020

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

Mental health support if you’ve been affected by bushfires

12 January 2020

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

You might get Education Entry Payment when you study or train

10 January 2020

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Picked up some extra work shifts? Report your income online

4 December 2019

During the festive season, you need to let us know how much money you earn. This way we can pay you the right amount.

JobSeeker Payment is coming in March 2020

3 December 2019

This means Newstart Allowance will end. Don’t stress, you don’t need to do anything to move to the new payment.

When your study changes you need to tell us

2 December 2019

Are you changing your study load or changing courses next year? Know what to tell us about so you won’t owe us money.

More help for farmers

2 December 2019

Farming families now have better access to Farm Household Allowance (FHA).

Be aware, scammers have mobile phone numbers in their sights!

26 November 2019

Scammers may steal your mobile number so they can use your online accounts. Know what to look for and how to get help.

A new name for the myGov Access app

25 November 2019

The app is now called myGov Code Generator.

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.

Ask a question of Digital Assistant Sam

13 November 2019

Have a question about student payments you want to know the answer to? Digital Assistant Sam is here to help.

How long can I keep getting my student payment?

11 November 2019

We can only pay your Youth Allowance or Austudy for a set amount of time. We call this allowable time.

Reverse the threat of cyber-crime

4 October 2019

This Stay Smart Online Week, take control of your online identity.

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