News for higher education

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Dec 2025

It’s not too late to claim the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) for 2025

If you relocated to a regional or remote area this year to start studying, you may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 before 31 December.

1
Dec 2025

Public holiday closures over the Christmas and New Year period

Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holidays.

21
Nov 2025

Misinformation about bonus Centrelink payments

There are unofficial websites and social media accounts sharing fake news about Centrelink payments, including ones that are no longer available.

21
Nov 2025

Beware of phishing scams

Phishing is when scammers try to trick you into giving them your personal information by sending you a link to a fake website.

21
Nov 2025

Farm Household Allowance information for farmers and their partners

National Agriculture Day, celebrated in November each year, recognises our farmers, including those who need support when experiencing financial hardship.

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Nov 2025

If you have a child aged under 6, you can get help to meet your goals

Parent Pathways can help you meet your personal, study or work goals if you’re the parent or carer of a child aged under 6.

18
Nov 2025

Update your child support representative to protect your information

If you have a child support case with us and you’re separating, you should review your acting arrangements to protect your privacy and safety.

17
Nov 2025

Listen to enhanced Income Management information in Indigenous languages

Learn how to set up, use and manage your enhanced Income Management account and SmartCard in some Indigenous languages.

14
Nov 2025

Free Financial fitness and budgeting webinar

Join our live Financial Information Service (FIS) webinar to help improve your financial fitness and budgeting skills.

Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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