Avoid scams and fraud when claiming natural disaster support
Before you start your claim for natural disaster support, it’s important to be aware of scams and fraud involving Services Australia and myGov.
Change of circumstances when you get ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement
You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement (PES).
Robodebt class action settlement
The first robodebt class action settlement was approved in June 2021. Settlement payments were made in September 2022.
New robodebt class action settlement
We’ve sent notices to eligible group members of the new robodebt class action settlement.
Enrolling your baby in Medicare if you become a parent through surrogacy
You can enrol your baby in Medicare when your surrogacy arrangement is finalised.
Centrelink online account help - Update your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) payment choices
To help avoid being overpaid or underpaid your Family Tax Benefit, it’s important to make sure your family income estimate is accurate and your payment choice is right for you.
What happens if you've overpaid a Centrelink debt
If you overpay your Centrelink debt we’ll refund the money to you or apply it to another debt.
National Redress Scheme payments and aged care assessments
If you’ve received a payment under the National Redress Scheme, you or your partner can disclose this as an exempt payment for your residential aged care means assessment.
Travel outside Australia rules for a Pensioner Concession Card
The travel rules of your main payment affect your Pensioner Concession Card when you travel outside Australia.
Fake charities and No Interest Loans scams
Scammers are posing as charities and No Interest Loans providers, such as Good Shepherd or Salvation Army. They then try to steal from people who need financial support.