We apologise that people were unable to access Department of Human Services’ online services earlier today.
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23 May 2019 – Statement on changes to Centrelink and Medicare services in Armidale
From 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 ArmidaleFive arrested for million-dollar NDIS fraud
This 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 fraudChild Care Subsidy Advisory
The Department of Human Services will be contacting Child Care Subsidy customers who wrongly received lump sum payments recently.
Continue reading Child Care Subsidy AdvisoryUpdate: Easter holiday arrangements for Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support
There 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 SupportEaster holiday arrangements for Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support
There will be some changes to payments and services over the Easter and Anzac public holidays for Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support customers.
Continue reading Easter holiday arrangements for Centrelink, Medicare and Child SupportCommonwealth Ombudsman validates compliance system
The Commonwealth Ombudsman’s latest report into welfare compliance has once again validated Centrelink’s debt calculation systems as being accurate.
Continue reading Commonwealth Ombudsman validates compliance systemLanguages connecting the community to Human Services
Did you know you can speak to the Department of Human Services in over 200 languages? This Harmony Day, Thursday 21 March, the department is highlighting the services its multilingual staff and interpreters provide to diverse communities all across Australia.
Continue reading Languages connecting the community to Human ServicesCrunch time for family payments
Thousands of families are running out of time to claim government assistance for the 2017-18 financial year.
Continue reading Crunch time for family paymentsWeekend servicing arrangements for flood-affected communities
Department of Human Services staff will continue to work this weekend, to assist people in Queensland’s flood–affected communities.
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