- Scams and identity theft
- Active scams
Centrelink scams
There are different types of Centrelink scams.
- Top payments
- JobSeeker Payment
What your commitments are to get JobSeeker Payment
There are things you must do to keep getting your JobSeeker Payment.
- How much you can get
- Hours of subsidised child care
Hours of subsidised child care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children for Child Care Subsidy
You can get 100 hours of subsidised child care per fortnight for each Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child in your care.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
- When Australians go overseas
- About reciprocal health care agreements
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting New Zealand
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with New Zealand may cover some of your medical costs in the New Zealand public health system.
- When you get lump sum compensation
- Preclusion periods
How we calculate preclusion periods for Centrelink compensation recovery
Preclusion periods due to lump sum compensation payments usually start from the date of your injury.
- Top payments
- Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment
How to claim the Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
- If you need to attend an assessment
- What happens during and after the assessment
If you have a reduced capacity to work
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.
- Top payments
- Home Equity Access Scheme
What to do before you apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme
There are things you need to think about before applying for the Home Equity Access Scheme.
- When Australians go overseas
- About reciprocal health care agreements
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting the United Kingdom
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with the United Kingdom (UK) may cover some of your medical costs in the UK public health system.