Benefits, payments and 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.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/dhs/centrelink
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
Australian Government Rebate on Private Health Insurance
The Australian Government Rebate on Private Health Insurance reduces the cost of private health insurance for people who are eligible for Medicare and are members of certain private health funds.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Medicare/private-health-insurance-rebate
Centrelink Confirmation eServices for businesses
Centrelink Confirmation eServices (CCeS) provides you with real-time information about our customers. You can use this online service to confirm a customer's eligibility for your rebates, concessions, or services.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/business/services/centrelink/confirmation-eservices/?utm_id=7#customer
Centrepay
Centrepay is a free service that allows customers to pay bills via regular deductions from their Centrelink payments.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/centrepay
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
Forms (Department of Human Services)
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has a range of printable claim forms that you can download, complete and return to DHS as well as electronic forms.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/forms/?utm_id=9
International Services
International Services can assist eligible customers to claim foreign pensions and assess their ability to get 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
International social security agreements
Australia presently has 27 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/about-fahcsia/international-social-security-agreements
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
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
