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.
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.
Changes to how you make child support payments
You can now make child support payments through myGov.
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.
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.
Public holiday closures over the Christmas and New Year period
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holidays.
Don’t fall for fake robodebt messages
Be sure the communication you receive about the robodebt class action is genuine.
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.
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.
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.