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Feb 2026

New online mental health support service available for patients

The Medicare Mental Health Check In is a new free online service to help patients manage their mental health.

2
Feb 2026

Check your Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program payments

We’ve made the first incentive payments to eligible Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) registered practices, and their providers.

30
Jan 2026

Applications are open for the Income Apportionment Resolution Scheme

If you have debts affected by income apportionment, you can apply for a one-off payment for each eligible debt.

29
Jan 2026

Final manual payments to pharmacies for Additional Community Supply Support

We’re monitoring outstanding manual Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) ACSS payments for medicines supplied before 1 July 2025.

29
Jan 2026

More support announced for Victoria Bushfires, January 2026

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

28
Jan 2026

Tell us about any changes to your child’s care arrangements

Tell us about changes straight away so we can make sure your payments are right.

28
Jan 2026

Our staff can help you with your aged care matters

We offer free face to face appointments with our service centre staff and Aged Care Specialist Officers (ACSO).

28
Jan 2026

Where to get help if you or someone you know is experiencing abuse

If you need help with information and resources to deal with family and domestic violence or abuse, there are lots of options available.

27
Jan 2026

Get help with Centrelink, when you start studying

Starting your studies is a big step. If you need help with Centrelink, you can ask someone to act for you while you adjust.

26
Jan 2026

Student Start-up Loan (SSL) applications are now open

Students, you can apply for a SSL now, and you can take out this loan up to twice a year if you’re getting an eligible student payment.

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