Most useful information for managing your money

1. Active scams
2. Centrelink scams

Fake information about Centrelink payments

There are unofficial websites and social media accounts online sharing information about Centrelink payments that isn’t real.

Advance payment

You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.

1. Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
2. Centrelink online account help guides

Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment

Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.

1. Scams and identity theft
2. Active scams

myGov scams

There are different types of myGov scams.

1. Active scams
2. myGov scams

myGov phishing email scams

There are different ways scammers try to trick you, including pretending to be from myGov.

1. Active scams
2. myGov scams

myGov text message link scams

If you get a text message from myGov with a link to click on, it‘s a scam.

1. Top payments
2. Early release of superannuation

Who can access their superannuation early

There are eligibility rules you need to meet to access your super early.

Residence descriptions

You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.

1. Early release of superannuation
2. How to apply

If you need evidence of severe financial hardship for early release of superannuation

To access your super early, you need to meet some requirements. You may need to provide evidence.

Digital card

Have your concession or health care card with you everywhere you take your smart mobile device.