News for recently unemployed

The latest news updates and changes.

14
May 2026

Supporting documents if you’re claiming JobSeeker Payment

When you claim JobSeeker Payment, we may ask you to give us supporting documents.

13
May 2026

Keeping you and your personal information safe when separating

Take steps to keep your information private if you’re planning to end a relationship. This could be with a partner, carer, parent or guardian.

12
May 2026

Free webinar about financial options when planning for retirement

Join our live Financial Information Service (FIS) webinar to learn about strategies for planning your retirement and options for working past Age Pension age.

11
May 2026

The Ordinary Waiting Period may apply for new job seeker or parenting payment claims

If you're claiming JobSeeker Payment, Parenting Payment or Youth Allowance for job seekers, you may need to wait before you get your first payment.

8
May 2026

Do you care for someone who needs daily support?

You may be eligible for Carer Allowance.

5
May 2026

What to do if you’ve paid too much using Centrepay

If you’ve paid the wrong amount to a business, it’s important to know what rights you have and what you can do.

5
May 2026

Check if you can get Carer Payment

Do you care for someone on a daily basis? You may be eligible for Carer Payment.

29
Apr 2026

Additional support available for Western Australia Tropical Cyclone Narelle, March 2026

If you’ve been affected by this disaster, we have Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to help you.

28
Apr 2026

Track your job seeker claim online

If you claim JobSeeker Payment or Youth Allowance for job seekers, you can track your claim online using your Centrelink online account.

28
Apr 2026

More support available for Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, February to March 2026

If you’ve been affected by this disaster, we have Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to help you.

Search results summary and pagination

13 results, showing 1 to 10
Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
QC 60162