Check if you still need someone to act for you
Now is a good time to check the acting arrangements you set up when you first arrived in Australia.
Public holiday closures over the Christmas and New Year period
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holidays.
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.
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.
Beware of phishing scams
Phishing is when scammers try to trick you into giving them your personal information by sending you a link to a fake website.
Grieving the death of someone close to you can be a difficult time
It’s important to tell us when your partner dies if they get an income support payment from us.
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.