Most useful information for child health and safety

Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink

How to prove who you are over the phone.

1. Victoria Bushfires, January 2026
2. Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment

Who can get Vic Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment

You must meet eligibility rules to get Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).

1. Social work services
2. How we help

Social work services if you’re experiencing violence

If you’re experiencing family and domestic violence, we can help you access certain services.

Payments while outside Australia

To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for other extreme circumstances

How much Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances you can get

You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or extreme circumstance.

Immunisation medical exemptions

You may be able to get an exemption from having a vaccine if there is a valid medical reason.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for extreme circumstances family and domestic violence

How much Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence you can get

You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or circumstance.

Setting up online accounts for Centrelink

To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.

1. Child Dental Benefits Schedule
2. Who can get it

Eligible payments for Child Dental Benefits Schedule

Receiving certain Centrelink payments allows children to access CDBS.

Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim

When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.