Centrelink News
Whether you are looking for up-to-date information on Centrelink changes to Asset and Income tables, Age Pension, Disability Pension or Carer's Allowances, YOURLifeChoices Centrelink News page is the place to look. We are also always happy to answer any of your Centrelink related questions so please email your question to jean@yourlifechocies.com.au and we will respond to your as soon as possible.
For those confused with the slow transition of the Centrelink website from www.centrelink.gov.au to www.humanservices.gov.au, don't stress, as all of our articles have been updated with the correct links on the new website.
Transitional Age Pension increases
Transitional Age Pension increases
Peter wants to know what the new rates will be for those on a transitional ...
Pension reductions
Pension reductions
Peter would like to know how additional income will affect his Age Pension
Centrelink reporting and payment arrangements
Centrelink reporting and payment arrangements
Australia Day and the upcoming public holiday may mean altered reporting and payment dates for ...
Centrelink concession card blunder
Centrelink concession card blunder
Not only are single parents due to have their Newstart Allowance cut, they have also ...
Pensioner Advance Payments
Pensioner Advance Payments
As a single aged pensioner, you can request one, two or three Advance Payments during ...
Will I get a pension overseas?
Will I get a pension overseas?
Debbie McTaggart explains whether you are entitled to a pension when travelling or living overseas.
Separated under one roof
Separated under one roof
YOURLifeChoices subscriber Pam is her husband’s carer but they are married in name only. She ...
Transitional Age Pension rates
Transitional Age Pension rates
Peter is having trouble finding the rate of Age Pension paid to those on transitional ...
Gifting - How will it affect my Age Pension?
Gifting - How will it affect my Age Pension?
Kind hearted YOURLifeChoices subscriber, John, would like to help his son and his wife purchase their own home but is not sure how gifting money will affect his pension. Q. John I have a little problem that I need some help ...
Changes to Centrelink.gov.au
Changes to Centrelink.gov.au
How will changes to the Centrelink website affect your dealings with this government agency?
Age Pension payments overseas
Age Pension payments overseas
Barry wants to spend more time overseas, but will still receive his part Age Pension?
Is Centrelink checking your bank account?
Is Centrelink checking your bank account?
Does Centrelink have the power to check your bank account?
Government benefits to working longer
Government benefits to working longer
Dennis has continued to work past the age of 65 but isn’t aware of any ...
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