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15
Dec 2025

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.

10
Dec 2025

Help for people experiencing family and domestic violence

There’s help available if you or someone you know is experiencing family and domestic violence or abuse. It doesn’t discriminate and can happen to anyone.

5
Dec 2025

Changes to how you make child support payments

You can now make child support payments through myGov.

3
Dec 2025

It’s not too late to update your income details

If your child got a letter asking for your income details for Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, it’s not too late to update this information.

1
Dec 2025

Plan ahead and set yourself up this tax time

There are things you can do now to help avoid surprises after lodging your tax return or confirming your income.

1
Dec 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.

26
Nov 2025

Don’t fall for fake robodebt messages

Be sure the communication you receive about the robodebt class action is genuine.

25
Nov 2025

Check and track your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) absences

You get CCS for up to 42 absence days per child each financial year. You can use absence days for any reason, including if your child is on holiday.

21
Nov 2025

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.

20
Nov 2025

If you have a child aged under 6, you can get help to meet your goals

Parent Pathways can help you meet your personal, study or work goals if you’re the parent or carer of a child aged under 6.

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