2021-22 Centrelink payment summaries are now available
If you need to lodge a tax return, you or your registered tax agent should see your Centrelink payment summary details in ATO myTax now.
We’ve changed the Home Equity Access Scheme
If you or your partner are Age Pension age, you can apply for a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme.
Grandparent, foster and kinship carers can get help from advisers
We have advisers who give information about payments and support to non-parent carers.
Wait until mid-July to lodge your tax return
Wait for all your information to pre-fill in myTax before you lodge your tax return.
Do you need to lodge a tax return?
If you get a payment from us, you may need to lodge a tax return.
Check your BasicsCard balance before you shop
You can check your balance for free online, by phone, at an ATM or at a Services Australia service centre.
Where to get help if you’re experiencing elder abuse
We’re here to help older Australians experiencing family and domestic violence.
We’ve started making the Cost of Living Payment
You don’t need to do anything. If you’re eligible, we’ll pay you the $250 one-off payment automatically.
Financial Information Service webinars are now available
You can book and watch free financial education and information webinars to help plan for the future.
A one-off payment to help with living costs has been announced
There’s a $250 one-off payment for eligible customers to help with the cost of living.