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Media column - Hank Jongen on the side hustles that may impact your Services Australia payments
Side hustles don’t always start with a business plan, they start with enjoyment.
Media column - Hank Jongen’s May column - Scams
Scams are common and can affect anyone. Australians lost over $2.18 billion to scams in 2025, according to the National Anti-Scam Centre.
Media column - Hank Jongen - How to get kids’ smiles ready for Easter
With Easter just around the corner, many families are gearing up for school-holiday outings, chocolate egg hunts and long-weekend treats.
Media column - Hank Jongen’s April column - Deeming Explained
If you get a payment from Services Australia, you may be affected by deeming.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Media column - Hank Jongen on borrowing against the home
For many Australians, the family home is the biggest asset they will ever own.