Medicare benefit scams
Scammers are contacting people by text message and email pretending to be from Medicare.
We’ve paused recovery of debts that may be affected by income apportionment
Income apportionment ended on 7 December 2020. The debts we’ve paused recovery on relate to income earned prior to this.
Public Holiday closure - Christmas and New Year
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holidays.
People returning from Israel or the Occupied Palestinian Territories can apply for payments and support
If you're an Australian citizen or permanent resident fleeing the conflict in Israel or the Occupied Palestinian Territories, we can help when you return to Australia.
Disability safety
Information and resources to help with your safety if you’re living with disability, or care for a person with disability.
Disability Support Pension resources for community groups
Resources to help you share information about Disability Support Pension (DSP), including a DSP Easy Read guide, factsheets and more.
Income test for Disability Support Payment
Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Assets test for Disability Support Pension
The assets test helps us work out if you can get paid Disability Support Pension. It also affects how much you'll get.
Disability champion videos
Watch videos featuring our Disability Champions who share their stories and achievements with us.
Starting your claim for Disability Support Pension early
You can start a claim for Disability Support Pension early. This can be up to 13 weeks before you turn 16.