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Always verify information about Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support on the official Services Australia website to avoid false AI-generated results from third-party websites and scams.
Be careful when using third-party AI-assisted search
With the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s becoming more likely to find incorrect information when searching online.
This is because AI search summaries can include false information from unverified sources, including fake, outdated, and scam websites.
Find accurate information about government payments and services
To avoid incorrect or misleading information from third-party and AI-generated search results, always verify details directly on this website.
This website provides verified, up-to-date information about:
- Medicare
- Centrelink
- Child Support.
Watch our video on how to find accurate information about government payments and services.
Search by life events or the on-site search feature
We’ve created relatable life events to help you find information quickly, based on your individual circumstances.
Find information using life events by:
- visiting our home page servicesaustralia.gov.au.
- selecting the life event that best describes your situation.
- checking what applies to you.
You can also use the on-site search function, located at the top right-hand side of any Services Australia web page.
Protect yourself against scams
It’s important to protect yourself from being scammed.
Scams may include:
- identity theft
- fake social media messages
- scam phone calls
- fake websites
- fake SMS messages or emails.
To stay safe, always use official Services Australia channels. Read more about how to protect yourself against scams and identity theft.
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