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Public holiday closures, reporting and payment arrangements
We close over the Christmas and New Year holidays and want to help you plan so you still get paid.
Have you heard of the app ‘Sunny’?
If you’re a woman with disability, Sunny can help you recognise violence, know your rights and reach out for support.
Have you been scammed? We can help
If you’ve given personal information to a scammer, call our Scams and Identity Theft Helpdesk straight away.
Appoint a nominee to help you do business with us
Do you need help to claim Disability Support Pension? A nominee can help you.
Help for people who need essential medical equipment
A yearly payment to help with energy costs to run medical equipment or medically required heating or cooling.
We support young people with disability
We provide extra income and support services to help with the transition to adult life.
Have you seen the new myGov digital assistant (DA)?
Need online support using myGov? You can now get help using myGov’s DA.
Introducing new services for carers and a Carer Allowance income test
From 20 September 2018, you’ll need to meet an income test to get Carer Allowance.
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