Personal circumstances
 Choose from the options below that best describe your personal situation:
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Income Management
Income Management is designed to ensure that money provided for the welfare of individuals is spent on priority needs and expenses.
For more information, refer to Income Management.
Education Tax Refund
The Australian Government's new Education Tax Refund will help eligible families and independent students with the cost of primary and secondary education.
Find out more from the Education Tax Refund website.
Stay Smart Online
Before providing any personal details online you should make sure your computer has the latest operating system, web browsing and security updates installed.
To find out more, refer to Stay Smart Online.
Murray-Darling Basin Initiative and Irrigation Management Grant
The Murray-Darling Basin Initiative and Murray-Darling Basin Irrigation Management Grant help people affected by the ongoing drought and low water allocations.
Services and programs
You can get more help through a range of specialist services and programs.
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Online services for individuals
Logon to online services to complete some of your Centrelink business online.
To use online services you need to register. Once registered you can access the service options that best meet your needs.
You can use online services to claim for a payment online.
Proposed changes to Youth Allowance
In the 2008-2009 Federal Budget, important changes were made to Family Assistance payments.
Legislation to introduce the Government's proposed changes to student payments, including the introduction of new scholarships, has not been approved by Parliament. This means current rules for Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY continue to apply.
For more information, refer to Proposed changes to Youth Allowance.
Changes to Family Assistance payments
In the 2008-2009 Federal Budget, important changes were made to Family Assistance payments.
To learn more about these payment and policy changes, refer to Changes to Family Assistance payments.
Changes to the Community Development Employment Project (CDEP) program
On 19 December 2008, the Australian Government announced reforms to the CDEP program as part of a new integrated approach to employment services for Indigenous Australians.
Refer to Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) for more information. You can also find information on the FaHCSIA and DEEWR websites.
Australian Government LPG Grant
The LPG Grant helps motorists:
- buy a new LPG vehicle
- convert a new or used vehicle to LPG.
Community Recovery
Centrelink provides support and assistance to people affected by significant events and disasters.
To find out more, refer to Community Recovery.
Changes to Carer Payment (caring for a child under 16 years) from 1 July 2009
The Australian Government recognises the importance of improving the support and services available to carers. From 1 July 2009, changes have been introduced to Carer Payment (caring for a child under 16 years), which will allow more carers to access Carer Payment and will improve support for existing customers.
To learn more about these payment changes, refer to Changes to Carer Payment (caring for a child under 16 years) from 1 July 2009.
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