Benefits and Payments
The Australian Government provides a range of government benefits, payments, pensions and support services, through the Department of Human Services (Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support) and the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
myGov
A fast, simple way to access a range of government services online with one secure account.
Department of Human Services
Self service
You can do most of your Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support business using self service. There are options using mobile apps, online services or phone self service.
Department of Human Services
Australians overseas
If you are going to travel or live outside Australia, check how this may affect your health care, child support arrangements and Centrelink payments.
Department of Human Services
Centrelink
Centrelink, part of the Department of Human Services (DHS), delivers a range of payments and services for people at times of major change.
Department of Human Services
Centrelink Confirmation eServices for businesses
Provides online access to real time information about Centrelink customers so you can confirm a customer's eligibility for your rebates, concessions or services.
Department of Human Services
Centrepay
A free service that allows customers to pay bills via regular deductions from their Centrelink payments.
Department of Human Services
Department of Human Services
Provides a broad range of social and health services, delivering Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services and payments.
Department of Human Services
Department of Human Services - Find Us
Information about contacting Centrelink, Medicare or Child Support service centres, myGov shopfront, accesspoints or agents.
Department of Human Services
Department of Social Services
Responsible for families, housing, and social services as well as aged care and disability services. Formerly the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Social Services
engage.dss.gov.au
Helps you find and participate in Department of Social Services consultations. Share your views and help shape their policies.
Department of Social Services
Express Plus Centrelink
Department of Human Services
Forms – Department of Human Services
Provides electronic and printable forms that you can download, complete and return. Find forms by title or code number and also business and international forms.
Department of Human Services
Government concessions – states and territories
Health care card
Provides help with the cost of prescription medicine under PBS, Australian government funded medical services, and access to state, territory and local government concessions.
Department of Human Services
Information in your language
Links to Department of Human Services information and services in a range of languages. This includes information about Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support payments and services.
Department of Human Services
International Services
Helps customers claim foreign pensions and receive their Australian social security payments while outside Australia.
Department of Human Services
Medicare
Medicare, part of the Department of Human Services, provides all Australians with affordable, accessible and high quality health care.
Department of Human Services
Online estimators (DHS)
Choose an estimator to calculate your entitlements e.g Centrelink payments, child support and child care. Online estimators let you estimate or compare payments, based on your current or proposed circumstances.
Department of Human Services
Review of Australia’s Welfare System
Review, chaired by Mr Patrick McClure AO, aimed to identify how to make Australia’s welfare system fairer, more effective, coherent and sustainable and encourage people to work.
Department of Social Services
Service Finder
Information on government and community support on a wide range of family related issues. You can select your state and the areas of interest.
Department of Human Services
Social work services
Services to help you during difficult times by providing free and confidential counselling, support and information.
Department of Human Services
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