Fake information about Centrelink payments
There are unofficial websites and social media accounts online sharing fake information about Centrelink payments that aren’t real or no longer available.
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.
New robodebt class action settlement
We’re sending notices to eligible group members of the new robodebt class action settlement.
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.
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
Centrelink impersonation email scams
You might get an email claiming to be from Centrelink about urgently updating your details.
Income support payment
An income support payment is a regular payment that helps you with living costs.
What happens when you’re overpaid by Centrelink
Understand what happens when you’re overpaid and what you need to do if you have a debt.
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.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your income and assets details
Instructions to update your income and assets details using your Centrelink online account.