News for Caring for someone

The latest news updates and changes.

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Sep 2023

Understanding loans and credit

We have information to help you understand loans and credit and how they may impact your income.

18
Sep 2023

If you care for someone with Dementia you can also act on their behalf when dealing with Centrelink

Supporting Dementia Action Week, 18 - 24 September 2023.

11
Sep 2023

Customers who get Rent Assistance from us will get a one-off Rent Statement

We use the details on your statement, to make sure you’re getting the right amount of Rent Assistance.

6
Sep 2023

Be on the look out for a new Medicare card scam

Scammers are pretending to be from Medicare. They’ll ask you to open a link to update your Medicare card details.

6
Sep 2023

Energy Bill Relief Fund rebate for Centrelink customers

You can choose to share your Centrelink details with your electricity retailer.

28
Aug 2023

Assistance for Northern Territory, Northern Region Flooding, February 2023 is closing soon

Claim on or before 27 September 2023 if you were affected by the Northern Territory, Northern Region Flooding, February 2023.

25
Aug 2023

Ask us to deduct tax from your eligible taxable Centrelink payment

If you get an eligible taxable payment from us, you can ask us to deduct tax from your payment to help you avoid a tax debt.

28
Jun 2023

Your tax return information will pre-fill by late July

Once all your information pre-fills in myTax, you won’t need to get a Centrelink Payment Summary to lodge your tax return.

21
Jun 2023

Check if you need to lodge a tax return

If you get a Centrelink payment from us, you may need to lodge a tax return.

14
Jun 2023

Centrelink payment summaries will be available from early July

You might need it for your tax return. It shows taxable and non-taxable payments you got from us this tax year.

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