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  1. Health professionals
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Signature exemptions for PBS Safety Net claims are ending

On 1 April 2023, PBS Safety Net signature requirements will change to the requirements within the National Health Act 1953.

  1. Natural disaster
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Assistance for New South Wales Floods in July 2022 is closing soon

Claim before 5 April 2023 if you were affected by the New South Wales floods in July 2022.

  1. Higher education
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When can you get a payment as a part-time student?

There are some circumstances where you don’t have to study full-time to get Youth Allowance or Austudy.

  1. Health professionals
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Health professionals update your bank details online with HPOS

It's safer and quicker to give us your banking details using Health Professional Online Services (HPOS).

  1. Higher education
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You can still get a Health Care Card even if you can’t get a payment

You may still be able to get a Health Care Card even if you don’t qualify for ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or Austudy.

  1. Retirement years
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Pensions are increasing from 20 March 2023

The payment rates for Age Pension, Carer Payment and Disability Support Pension are increasing from 20 March 2023.

  1. Caring for someone
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Share what it’s like to be a carer to help improve services

The 2023 Carer Wellbeing Survey is now open.

  1. Caring for elderly
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Do you need someone to deal with Centrelink on your behalf?

If you need help, you can authorise a person or an organisation to deal with us.

  1. Natural disaster
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Have you been affected by the Northern Queensland monsoon and flooding in December 2022 - March 2023?

We have payments to help you if you’ve been seriously affected by the Northern Queensland monsoon and flooding in December 2022 - March 2023.

  1. Higher education
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What you need to do after claiming the Tertiary Access Payment

Make sure you’ve done these things to avoid your Tertiary Access Payment being delayed or rejected.

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