Fake information about bonus Centrelink payments
There are unofficial websites and social media accounts online.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your advance payments
Instructions on how to repay or adjust your advance payments using your Centrelink online account.
myGov scams
There are different types of myGov scams.
If you need evidence of severe financial hardship for early release of superannuation
To access your super early, you need to meet some requirements. You may need to provide evidence.
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
myGov phishing email scams
There are different ways scammers try to trick you, including pretending to be from myGov.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Public holiday reporting and payment dates
Your reporting and payment dates may change when we close for national public holidays. We may pay you early.
Scams and identity theft
Protect yourself against scams. Learn what to do if you’re the victim of a scam or identity theft, including if your details are exposed in a data breach.