Centrelink

Centrelink is an Australian Government statutory agency, delivering a range of Commonwealth services to the Australian community. Centrelink is part of the Human Services portfolio.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/

Support for BlueScope

The Australian Government has announced support for affected workers and communities following BlueScope Steel's decision to reduce its operations. Call the Australian Government BlueScope Support Hotline on 1800 107 233 for further information.

http://australia.gov.au/content/support-for-bluescope?context=benefits-payments-and-services

Tasmanian Forests Agreement

The Australian and Tasmanian governments have announced a $276 million funding package to support a sustainable and diversified Tasmanian forest industry and economy, while also protecting high conservation value native forests.

http://australia.gov.au/content/tasmanian-forests-agreement?context=benefits-payments-and-services

Centrelink International Services

Centrelink International Services can assist eligible customers to claim; foreign pensions, Australian payments under an International Social Security Agreement, or to receive their Australian social security payments while outside Australia.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/international-services

Confirmation eServices

Centrelink Confirmation eServices is an electronic system that enables you to choose to have your Centrelink details provided or confirmed directly to another organisation. If you receive a concession or other service from an organisation that needs you to provide or confirm to them some of your information held by Centrelink you may wish to use Centrelink Confirmation eServices.

http://australia.gov.au/service/confirmation-e-services

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)

The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs is the Australian Government's principal source of advice on social policy and is responsible for about a quarter of the government's budgetary outlays.

http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/

Disaster Assist

Disaster Assist gives you access to information about recovery assistance following a disaster. You can find up to date public information messages, relevant free call numbers, information on Australian Government assistance packages and links to other related websites and information.

http://australia.gov.au/service/disaster-assist

International social security agreements

Australia presently has 23 international social security agreements, with several more under negotiation. These agreements are bilateral treaties which close gaps in social security coverage for people who migrate between countries.

http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/international/ssa/Pages/overview.aspx

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) helps cover the cost of a wide range of prescription medicines. If you are an Australian resident enrolled in Medicare, or a visitor from a country that has a Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement with Australia, you may be able to get your medicines under the PBS at a subsidised rate.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Medicare/pharmaceutical-benefits-scheme

Private health insurance rebate

The Private Health Insurance Rebate reduces the cost of private health insurance for people who are eligible for Medicare and who belong to certain private health funds.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Medicare/private-health-insurance-rebate

Social Security Appeals Tribunal (SSAT)

The Social Security Appeals Tribunal is a statutory body established to review decisions made in relation to social security, education or training payments.

http://www.ssat.gov.au/

Social work services

Centrelink Social Workers can help you during difficult times by providing free and confidential counselling, support and information..

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/social-work-services