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Welcome to the YOURLifeChoices Centrelink Page which offers simple shortcuts to find what you want more easily. Stay up-to-date with explanations of the latest Centrelink changes. Our Pension page has a range of information covering eligibility, Bonus Payments and entitlements. We have not forgotten those on the Widow Allowance, Disability Support Pension (DSP) and those receiving Carer Payments, with information updated weekly, including links to Centrelink online services and the latest pension news.

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Clean Energy Assistance

The Clean Energy Advance will be paid between 28 May and 8 June 2012. ...

Top Stories

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Pensioner Advance Payments

Q. How do I apply for a Pensioner Advance Payment? Financially, ...

Pension increases

From 20 March 2012 pension rates will increase in line with cost of living increases.

Centrelink reporting assets online

Ever wondered why you can't report assets to Centrelink online?

Claiming the Essential Medical Equipment Payment

Are you eligible?

Pension cuts

Tuesday’s budget may very well include cuts to welfare payments received by pensioners.

Can you claim the Low Income Supplement?

If you’re in a low income household and find the tax cuts and clean ...

Pension increases

Pension increases

From 20 September 2011 pension rates will increase in line with CPI resulting in an increase of $19.50 for a single Age Pension.

How much will you get?

Income test limits for pensions

Income test limits for pensions

The CPI rise in pension payments is also reflected by an increase in the amount of income you can receive before you lose your pension completely.

Centrelink income tests

Utility bills are on the rise

Utility bills are on the rise

YOURLifeChoices shows how to reduce your power costs and make your life that little bit easier.

Reduce your power costs now

Increased asset test limits

Increased asset test limits

Asset limits have been reviewed and increased in line with recent CPI pension increases.

Centrelink asset test

Guide to Centrelink

Guide to Centrelink

YOURLifeChoices answer your questions on the Age Pension, Starting retirement and using Centrelink Online Services.

Your Centrelink questions answered