Benefits, Payments and Services
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/
Centrelink international services
Centrelink International Services handles the day-to-day details of making social security payments to customers who are outside Australia.
http://australia.gov.au/service/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
The Disaster Assist website has been set up by the Australian government to give individuals and families better access to information about recovery assistance following a disaster. In such cases, you will be able to view up to date public information messages, relevant free call numbers, information on assistance packages and links to other relevant websites and information.
http://australia.gov.au/service/disaster-assist
International social security agreements
Australia presently has 22 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
Medicare
Medicare is Australia’s universal health care system introduced in 1984 to provide eligible Australian residents with affordable, accessible and high-quality health care.
http://australia.gov.au/service/medicare
Private health insurance rebates
Families and individuals that pay private health insurance premiums are eligible for the Federal Government 30% Rebate on private health insurance.
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/claims/private-health.shtml
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 page provides information about the services provided by Centrelink social workers.
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/services/social_worker.htm
