News for caring for elderly

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Dec 2025

Learn about Age Pension in your language

If you’re retiring or have already retired, you may be able to get Age Pension. You can find out more about this payment in your language.

1
Dec 2025

New reporting process for aged care lump sum balances

From 1 December, aged care providers are required to inform us of your residential aged care lump sum balances as part of their monthly reporting.

26
Nov 2025

We can help you understand the changes under the new Aged Care Act

Our specialist staff can help you understand changes under the new Aged Care Act so you can plan with confidence.

21
Nov 2025

Misinformation about bonus Centrelink payments

There are unofficial websites and social media accounts sharing fake news about Centrelink payments, including ones that are no longer available.

21
Nov 2025

Age Pension age is not increasing

News media, unofficial websites and social media may report changes to our payments that aren’t real. There are no changes to Age Pension age, which is 67 years.

18
Nov 2025

Support for New South Wales East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding in May 2025 is closing soon

Claim Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment by 2 December 2025 if you were affected by the New South Wales East Coast severe weather and flooding in May 2025.

17
Nov 2025

Listen to enhanced Income Management information in Indigenous languages

Learn how to set up, use and manage your enhanced Income Management account and SmartCard in some Indigenous languages.

17
Nov 2025

Building your money skills after separation

Recently separated? We have information to help build your money skills.

14
Nov 2025

Free Financial fitness and budgeting webinar

Join our live Financial Information Service (FIS) webinar to help improve your financial fitness and budgeting skills.

10
Nov 2025

Information to help you with end of life planning

Taking some time to plan for end of life may help give you peace of mind.

Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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