Watch the latest #DHSTV for an update from Hank Jongen about what’s happening at the Department of Human Services during September 2019.
Watch for more information about school leavers, deeming rates, and help with aged care.
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The deadline is approaching to claim assistance payments for the North Queensland floods.
Department of Human Services General Manager Hank Jongen said eligible people in North Queensland have until 30 August 2019 to make a claim.
Continue reading Don’t miss out on North Queensland floods assistanceThe Department of Human Services warns people to be aware of the growing threat of scam emails, phone calls and SMS messages pretending to be from the department. Continue reading Media Resource – Scams
The deadline is approaching to claim assistance payments for the Northern NSW bushfires.
Department of Human Services General Manager Hank Jongen said eligible people in NSW have until 20 August 2019 to make a claim.
Continue reading Northern NSW bushfire assistance deadline loomsThe Department of Human Services’ Maroubra Service Centre will move to Westfield Eastgardens Shopping Centre on 2 September 2019.
Continue reading Access to government services from Westfield Eastgardens Shopping CentreWe apologise that people were unable to access Department of Human Services’ online services earlier today.
Continue reading Online services restoredFrom Monday 27 May 2019, Centrelink and Medicare services will be provided from a new location at 91 Beardy Street, Armidale – just down the road from the current site.
Continue reading 23 May 2019 – Statement on changes to Centrelink and Medicare services in ArmidaleThis is a joint media release from the Australian Federal Police, Department of Human Services and The National Disability Insurance Agency.
A joint agency investigation into an organised criminal syndicate suspected of defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) of millions of dollars has today resulted in the arrest of five people in western Sydney.
Continue reading Five arrested for million-dollar NDIS fraudThe Department of Human Services will be contacting Child Care Subsidy customers who wrongly received lump sum payments recently.
Continue reading Child Care Subsidy AdvisoryThere will be some changes to payments and services over the Easter and Anzac public holidays for Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support customers.
Continue reading Update: Easter holiday arrangements for Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support