News for caring for elderly

The latest news updates and changes.

9
Apr 2026

Additional support available for Northern Territory Flooding, February to March 2026

If you’ve been affected by this disaster, we have Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to help you.

1
Apr 2026

Cancel your acting arrangement when you no longer need help

If you have an acting arrangement and no longer need help with Centrelink, Medicare or Child Support, you should cancel it.

24
Mar 2026

Help with aged care costs if you’re in financial hardship

If you’re experiencing financial hardship, you may be able to get assistance to help pay some or all of your aged care costs.

24
Mar 2026

More support available for the North Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to February 2026

If you’ve been affected by this disaster, we have Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to help you.

24
Mar 2026

Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, February to March 2026 support

If you’ve been directly affected by this disaster, we have Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to help you.

24
Mar 2026

More support available for the Northern Territory flooding, February to March 2026

If you’ve been affected by this disaster, we have Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to help you.

18
Mar 2026

Northern Territory Flooding, February to March 2026 support

If you’ve been directly affected by this disaster we have Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to help you.

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