Book an appointment about Age Pension
You can book a phone or face to face appointment using your Centrelink online account through myGov to speak to us about Age Pension.
Taking a break while caring for someone
If you care for someone and get Carer Payment or Carer Allowance, you can take respite and hospitalisation days each year without your payment stopping.
Public holiday closures for Australia Day
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holiday.
The cost of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines is changing
From 1 January 2026, the cost of PBS listed medicines will reduce to $25 for general patients.
Get the latest edition of A guide to Australian Government payments
The guide has information about the payments we deliver.
Register for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program
General practices across Australia have registered for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program.
We’re replacing the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) activity test
From 5 January 2026, families can get at least 72 hours of subsidised child care per fortnight, or 3 days per week. The change is known as the 3 Day Guarantee.
Check and update your family income estimate
If you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or Child Care Subsidy (CCS), check and update your family income estimate now so you don’t get overpaid.
PBS Additional Community Supply Support manual payments to Pharmacies
We’re making final manual ACSS payments for medicines supplied prior to 1 July 2025.
Don’t fall for fake robodebt messages
Be sure the communication you receive about the robodebt class action is genuine.