- Scams and identity theft
- Active scams
Centrelink scams
There are different types of Centrelink scams.
- Dependent or independent
- Independent through work
Independent for ABSTUDY through rural and remote students part time work or earnings
You may be independent through work if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.
- Active scams
- Centrelink scams
Centrelink impersonation email scams
You might get an email claiming to be from Centrelink about urgently updating your details.
Advising non-lodgement of a tax return
If you got Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and you or your partner don’t need to lodge a tax return, you need to tell us and confirm your family income.
- Centrelink self service
- Electronic messaging
How to subscribe for electronic messaging
Subscribe to get important text messages or emails from us.
- Health Care Card
- Who can get a card
What the benefits are of a Health Care Card
A Health Care Card entitles you to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
- Who can get it
Income test for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You must meet an income test to get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
- Centrelink letters online
- You need to know
Your mailing address when you get Centrelink letters online
You should make sure your mailing address is up to date, even if you get Centrelink letters online.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
- Top payments
- JobSeeker Payment
How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your circumstances.