Tell us if your course is finishing soon
If you get a student payment and are finishing your course, we need to know what you’re doing next.
If you’re an older person experiencing abuse, you’re not alone
Help is available if you or an older person you know is experiencing abuse or mistreatment.
Assistance for Isolated Children annual questionnaires start in October
If you get Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC), we’ll send you a letter if you need to complete an End of Year questionnaire for 2027.
Claims for Victoria Bushfires, January 2026 is closing soon
You have until 19 October 2026 to claim Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGRDP) if you were affected by the bushfires in Victoria.
Northern Territory Flooding, February to March 2026 claims are closing soon
If you were affected by this event Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment and New Zealand Recovery Payment claims are open until 23 October 2026.
Student and apprentice payments can help you after year 12
If you’re doing further study next year like university, TAFE, or an apprenticeship, there are payments to help.
Where to get help if you’re experiencing family and domestic violence
If you need support for family and domestic violence, help is available.
We've changed what goods and services you can pay for using Centrepay
From 1 November 2026 you can’t use Centrepay for some goods and services.
It’s not too late to update your income details
If your child is dependent and gets Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, we may have sent them a letter asking for your income details.
Update how you get your payments from us
If you get your Centrelink or Child Support payment or Medicare benefit by a paper cheque in the mail, you should choose a more secure way.