Media columns

Media columns or opinion piece authored by Services Australia spokespeople for media use.

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30
Mar 2026

Media column - Don’t forget About Child Care Subsidy for vacation care and OSHC

Some families assume that once kids start primary school, that Child Care Subsidy (CCS) for their child will stop. But If your child is under 14 years and not yet in secondary school, you may still be eligible — not just for vacation care, but for before and after school care too.

27
Mar 2026

Media column - Census date looming large - Hank Jongen offers student support

If you’re a student, there’s one date that can sneak up faster than an assignment you swear you had more time to finish - the university census date.

16
Mar 2026

Media column - International Women's Day - Progress worth celebrating and building on

International Women’s Day is a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come as a society and where we’re going next.

4
Mar 2026

Media column - Granny flat rules seniors need to know, Hank Jongen explains

What happens to your pension if you sell your home and use some of that money to move in with one of your children?

1
Mar 2026

Media column - Hank Jongen’s March column - Help with the bills

Juggling your bills and getting the most out of your money can be a challenge. If you’re getting a payment from Services Australia, Centrepay may be able to help.

16
Feb 2026

Media column - Hank Jongen on borrowing against the home

For many Australians, the family home is the biggest asset they will ever own.

1
Feb 2026

Media column - Hank Jongen’s February column - Checklists to help through life

As you go through life, you’ll face different challenges. Things could happen that you might not be ready for or you may need some extra help.

30
Jan 2026

Media column - How families can get ready for the new year and recover from Christmas credit hangover

For many Australian families, the festive season leaves behind more than shreds of tinsel and left over food – it leaves behind a Christmas credit hangover.

1
Jan 2026

Media column - Hank Jongen’s January column - 1 January changes to child care

Services Australia touches the lives of almost every household in Australia and in the new year there’s changes to Child Care Subsidy and Medicare-supported health services.

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