Published: 13 May 2026
Take steps to keep your information private if you’re planning to end a relationship. This could be with a partner, carer, parent or guardian.
Before you update things like a new phone number or address, we need to make sure any records you may share with a partner or carer are separated. If you update your details before we separate your records, your details may be visible to the other person.
To do this, you’ll need to call Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support separately to update your details.
Find out more about how to keep your information safe.
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