Today is International Day of Older Persons
We recognise the valuable role older people play in their families and communities. We offer payments and services to support you as you get older.
Ask your parents or guardians to update their income details
If you get a letter from us about your Youth Allowance for job seekers payment, give it to your parents or guardians so they can give us their income details.
Protect your information when leaving a relationship
If you’re separating or planning to leave a relationship, take steps to protect your privacy and separate safely.
If you’re having a baby, we can help
Find out about payments, Medicare enrolment and other support available when you have a baby.
Help for people experiencing family and domestic violence
Help is available if you or someone you know is experiencing family and domestic violence.
Confirm your study details to get your Tertiary Access Payment (TAP)
Before we can pay you, you may need to complete a TAP online review.
Western Australia Tropical Cyclone Narelle claims are closing soon
If you were affected by Tropical Cyclone Narelle, March 2026, you have until 7 October 2026 to claim Disaster Recovery Allowance.
Northern Territory Flooding, February to March 2026 claims are closing soon
If you were affected by this event, Disaster Recovery Allowance and New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance claims are open until 7 October.
How part time study affects your student payment
If you want to claim Youth Allowance or Austudy as a tertiary student, you usually need to study full time.
Deeming rates have increased
Deeming rates have increased to 1.75% and 3.75%.