Avoid and report scams
There are things you can do to protect yourself from scams and identity theft. You can report Services Australia scams to us to help protect others.
Pharmaceutical Allowance if you’re 55 or older
You may get Pharmaceutical Allowance when you are 55 or older and get certain payments from us.
Taxable Centrelink payments
If you get a taxable Centrelink payment, you may need to lodge a tax return at the end of the tax year.
Who can get a Crisis Payment for Humanitarian Entrants
To get this one-off payment you must have entered Australia on a certain visa subclass and meet other eligibility criteria.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
New robodebt class action settlement
The Federal Court will consider late registrations for the new robodebt class action settlement. You have until 4 pm AEST Friday 15 May 2026 to submit.
Centrepay deduction authority form (SA501)
Use the Centrepay deduction authority form when you want to set up a deduction authority with a business.
Aged care claim for financial hardship assistance form (SA462)
Use this form to claim financial hardship assistance for your aged care costs.
Who can get the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement
You’ll get this supplement if you’re in the Skills for Education and Employment program.
What happens when your child turns 13
When your child turns 13, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A and Part B will change. So may your Child Care Subsidy. Your child can also sign an application for a tax file number (TFN).