Published: 30 September 2026
If you’re separating or planning to leave a relationship, take steps to protect your privacy and separate safely.
Before updating personal details such as your phone number or address, we may need to separate your Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support records. If you update your details before we do this, your partner, carer, nominee or representative may be able to see them.
If there are safety concerns, call us before updating your details.
Find out how to keep your information safe when leaving a relationship.
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