We’re improving Centrepay
We’ve identified key areas to improve Centrepay. Changes start in 2025.
Public holiday closures over the Christmas and New Year period
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holidays.
Claim the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) from 1 January 2025
TAP is a payment of up to $5,000 for first year tertiary students moving from regional or remote areas for study. Claims for 2025 open on 1 January.
It’s not too late to claim ABSTUDY for 2024
If your child is in high school, they can still get ABSTUDY if they claim on or before 31 December.
Working extra hours during the semester break may affect your student payment
You need to report how much money you make, so we can pay you the right amount.
What to do if you start working while getting Age Pension
If you recently started working, you’ll need to tell us.
Help for carers and people with disability to manage their finances
We have free Financial Information Service (FIS) webinars, including what financial help is available if you care for someone or live with disability.
We can help if you’re experiencing family and domestic violence
Family and domestic violence can affect anyone no matter their age, gender or sexual orientation. It’s important to protect your information and stay safe.
Changes to Centrelink medical exemption time limits for job seekers
From 1 January 2025, if you’re getting a certain payment from us and have a temporary incapacity, your medical exemption could last up to 24 months.
We can no longer accept foreign currency cheques and money orders
From 19 December 2024 we can no longer accept payments made to us by foreign currency cheques and international money orders.