News for higher education

The latest news updates and changes.

2
Jul 2026

Financial information for tax time

Getting ready for tax time doesn't have to be overwhelming. Join our live Financial Information (FIS) webinar to learn what you need to know at tax time.

1
Jul 2026

Reporting the same income more than once could affect your payment

Duplicated employment income is when the same income from your job is counted more than once in a Centrelink payment period.

1
Jul 2026

Tertiary Access Payment for students moving to study

The Tertiary Access Payment helps first year tertiary students from regional and remote areas cover moving costs.

1
Jul 2026

Tax time is here

What you need to know before you lodge your tax return.

23
Jun 2026

Study support for carers, parents and people with disabilities

The Pensioner Education Supplement is a regular extra payment of up to $62.40 a fortnight that can help with your study costs.

22
Jun 2026

Protect yourself against tax time scams

Learn how to spot scams, fake myGov messages and suspicious links to protect yourself this tax time.

15
Jun 2026

Most 2025-26 Centrelink payment summaries should be ready in mid-July

You don’t need your Centrelink payment summary to lodge your tax return. These details should pre-fill in the ATO’s myTax lodgement service.

10
Jun 2026

Watch out for fake charity and No Interest Loan scams

Scammers are pretending to be charities and No Interest Loan providers on social media to steal your personal information.

9
Jun 2026

Report your income from Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP)

Report your CPP to us when you know your prac start dates. We’ll adjust your income support payment if needed.

3
Jun 2026

Moving for study in Semester 2

You may be eligible for financial support to help with your move.

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