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Your Centrelink payment summary is available in early July 2018
From mid-July, payment summary details will be pre-filled for people using myTax. We’ll tell you when this happens.
New rules for job seekers who miss requirements
From 1 July 2018, there are new rules and stronger penalties for job seekers who don’t meet their requirements.
Get SMS messages to help remind you to report your income
To get a reminder from us, you’ll need to have a mobile phone number and subscribe to the Electronic Messaging Service.
We’ll start balancing your Family Tax Benefit payments soon
Preparing now can save you time later.
Have you received child care fee assistance in 2017-18?
We’ll start balancing your Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate from 23 July 2018.
A new version of the Express Plus Centrelink app is coming
We’re updating the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app to make it easier for you to use.
Intent to claim is stopping on 1 July 2018
You’ll no longer be able to submit an intent to claim for certain payments and concession cards. New rules will apply.
Annual payments for carers
From 1 July 2018, we’ll pay eligible carers the Carer Supplement and the Child Disability Assistance Payment.
Changes to help support people with drug or alcohol misuse
We’re changing requirements relating to drug or alcohol misuse.
Changes to Disability Employment Services start 1 July 2018
Find out how these changes will affect you.
New improvements to Payment and Service Finder
We’ve separated our Payment and Service Finder tool so you can get the information you need faster.
A better way to navigate our website
We’re making it easier to find the information you need.
How to avoid an interest charge on your Centrelink debt
To avoid an interest charge, you need to pay back any money you owe us.
Use our online guides to get help with Centrelink
Our online guides have step by step instructions to help you use your Centrelink online account.
Update your iPhone software
Check if your iPhone needs a software update to get any new features of the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
Use myGov sign in details for the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app
You can also set up your myGov PIN for easy and secure access.
New look Rent Certificate is now pre-filled with your details
If you update your address or accommodation details we may send you a new look Rent Certificate.
Program of Support requirements for Disability Support Pension
Before you claim Disability Support Pension, make sure you’re aware of Program of Support requirements.
Record your same-sex marriage with us
We recognise same-sex marriages that happen overseas and in Australia.
Employment help if you have a disability, illness or injury
There’s professional support if you have a disability, illness or injury and need help to find or keep a job.
We need to know about changes to your living situation
If you get Rent Assistance there are a few things you can do to make sure we pay you the right amount.
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