A comprehensive factsheet providing information on what Centrelink can do if you have been affected by the recent bushfires.
Bushfire Recovery & Centrelink
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Getting Help, Helping or Getting Prepared during the Bushfire Emergency.
If you or any of the people in your communities are affected by the bushfires, there are disaster recovery payments available.
Christmas Isn’t Easy When You’re On $40 A Day
For those living on the lowest of incomes, Christmas is not always an easy time. It can be a time of exclusion and isolation. People are unable to afford gifts and partake in festive activities; unable to visit family and friends.
Government halting key part of robodebt scheme, will freeze debts for some welfare recipients
The Federal Government is immediately halting a key part of the controversial robodebt scheme, and will freeze some existing debts in what appears to be a major backdown in the operation of the scheme.