Did you know over 415,000 Australian households could get Centrelink help? This is about a quarter of all homes in Australia. With the deadline on December 31st, it’s important for young Aussies to act fast. They shouldn’t miss out on government aid, like the $600 Centrelink Cash Boost. Major Highlights ABSTUDY is a vital program for … Read more
Millions of eligible Australians to receive Centrelink payments before Christmas as the government rolls out cost-of-living support during the festive season
Services Australia has announced big changes for the Centrepay bill-paying system. These changes will start in 2025. Centrepay helps Centrelink customers manage regular payments. Now, the government wants to make it better and safer for everyone. Major Highlights the Current Centrepay System and Its Role The Centrepay system is key for supporting welfare recipients in … Read more
As a pensioner with $200,000 set aside for your five adult grandchildren, you might be thinking about the best way to give it to them. You want to save on taxes and keep your pension. Your grandchildren are between 21 and 26, and giving them this money could mean they pay 30% tax if it’s … Read more
Learn how to access Centrelink food vouchers and emergency food relief in Australia. Get immediate help with groceries and discover local support services for financial hardship
About 80% of Australians over 65 get some money from the Age Pension. This is a big help for most retirees. Around 39% get the full pension, and 24% get a part pension. This guide shows the latest changes to Australian Age Pension rates, starting 20 September 2024. Singles will get $1,144.40 every two weeks, … Read more
Did you know you’ve been paying billions in illegal fees for government services? This has been happening for over 20 years. Fees were added to services like passport renewals and tax bills when you used debit cards. The problem started under the John Howard government. It was first found in New South Wales, where $144 … Read more
The Albanese government has made a big move to help the Australian Defence Force (ADF). They’re spending $600 million to make the military more attractive to join and stay. The goal is to increase the ADF’s size to 69,000 by 2030 and 100,000 by 2040. But will a $40,000 bonus really make a difference? Major … Read more
Australians are facing a big risk with $1.04 billion on forgotten travel cards. These cards are easy targets for cybercriminals. Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn warns of hackers taking hundreds of dollars from these cards. The average card has about $300 on it. This scam has left many Aussies in awkward spots. For example, 2GB … Read more
In Australia, over 1 in 6 people live below the poverty line, struggling to make ends meet. The Salvation Army offers hope with its emergency relief services. They help countless Aussies facing financial hardship. With support centres across the country, the Salvos are on the frontlines. They provide everything from food vouchers to utility bill … Read more