News for caring for someone

The latest news updates and changes.

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.

31
Mar 2026

Free webinar about financial options when looking for work

Join our live Financial Information Service (FIS) webinar to learn about financial options and impacts on payments when looking for work.

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.

11
Mar 2026

Get help if you’re affected by the Middle East conflict

If you’re an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible visa holder affected by conflict in the Middle East, support may be available.

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