Centrelink

Centrelink issues major UPDATE over $600 cost-of-living cash bonus

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Scammers are targeting Aussies struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. Services Australia warns about fake websites offering a $600 “cash bonus” to Centrelink recipients. These sites falsely claim payment increases for January. Scam sites spread lies about non-existent cost-of-living support on social media. Hank Jongen from Services Australia confirms these unofficial websites are misleading people. They … Read more

$600 Centrelink Christmas Bonus Released to aussie bank accounts

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Services Australia has announced a christmas bonus for eligible carers and pensioners. The $600 Carer Supplement will help over 300,000 Aussies. It’s similar to year-end bonuses in companies. This tax-free payment offers relief to those who need it most. The bonus will appear in bank accounts between January 1 to January 7. It won’t count … Read more

Five million people to receive more cash as indexation kicks in – Rent assistance indexation, jobseeker increase 2024

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The Australian government is giving over five million Aussies a helping hand. Starting 20 September 2024, they will get more money in their government support payments. This includes increases for age pensions, disability support pensions, carer payments, and a 10% rise in Commonwealth Rent Assistance. This move is to help those who are struggling with … Read more

Centrelink Payment Processing Improvement – Relief for aussies

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Did you know Centrelink handles over 2 million payment transactions daily? It’s the heart of Australia’s social security system. Centrelink ensures Aussies get the support they need. But, its large size makes payment processing complex, leading to a review of its systems. Major highlights Related posts What’s Centrelink Payment System Fundamentals The Centrelink payment system … Read more

Service Australia issued warning over fake centrelink cost of living payment

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Services Australia has warned about fake websites claiming a $890 ‘cost-of-living bonus payment’ from Centrelink. These scam sites have popped up in recent weeks. They say the payments will be made by October to help with living costs. But, Services Australia says these claims are not true. They are part of a phishing scam aimed … Read more