Scams and identity theft
Protect yourself against scams. Learn what to do if you’re the victim of a scam or identity theft, including if your details are exposed in a data breach.
When you live outside Australia
How to make sure you stay informed and up-to-date when you’re living overseas.
Examples of working while getting Carer Payment
Understand how taking time off caring could affect your Carer Payment.
What a Disability Medical Assessment is
A Disability Medical Assessment (DMA) helps us decide if you meet the medical rules for Disability Support Pension.
myGov phishing email scams
There are different ways scammers try to trick you, including pretending to be from myGov.
myGov text message link scams
If you get a text message from myGov with a link to click on, it‘s a scam.
If you disagree with a decision about early release of superannuation
We can’t change or review decisions by your super fund or the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) if they decide not to release your super early. You’ll need to contact them.
When you have to pay costs for security for a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You’ll be responsible for some of the costs involved with managing your Home Equity Access Scheme loan.
Income tests for Austudy
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.
Claim for Disability Support Pension for a Terminal Illness form (SA494)
Use this form to claim Disability Support Pension for a terminal illness where your life expectancy is less than 2 years. You must be 16 to Age Pension age at the time of claiming.