Don't miss your Centrelink payments! Services Australia releases schedule over holiday period
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The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and spending time with loved ones.
However, it's also a period when routine services can be disrupted, and for those relying on Centrelink payments, it's crucial to be aware of the changes to avoid any financial inconvenience.
Services Australia has announced its public holiday closures, which will affect service centres and most call centres on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 27 December, and New Year’s Day.
The closures mean that some Centrelink recipients will receive their payments earlier than usual, while others may need to adjust their income reporting dates to ensure they are paid on time.
'We want to help you plan so you still get paid,' the Services Australia website advised.
‘You may need to report your income early so we can pay you during these closures. We may pay you early.’
If you or someone you know is recipient of Austudy, Farm Household Allowance, JobSeeker Payment, Special Benefit, Status Resolution Support Services Payment, or Youth Allowance, you'll need to pay close attention to the revised schedule.
The same goes for those receiving families payments, ABSTUDY, the Age Pension, Assistance for Isolated Children, Carer Allowance, Carer Payment, Disability Support Pension, Double Orphan Pension, Parenting Payments, and Pensioner Education Supplement.
For those who do not need to report their income to receive payments, you can breathe a sigh of relief as your payments will be processed automatically, albeit earlier than usual.
'An early payment is your normal payment, just paid early,' Services Australia explained.
‘When we make an early payment, we pay as close to and before your normal payment day.’
‘You’ll need to budget so this payment lasts until your next payment day.’
Now, let's talk about how and when to report your income if you're among those who need to do so to receive a payment.
The holiday season has prompted changes to nine reporting dates: 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31 December and 1 January.
A full list of revised reporting dates can be found on the Services Australia website or by checking your Centrelink online account linked to myGov.
'When you report early, you'll need to include what you expect to be paid for that reporting period,' Services Australia instructed.
‘You must also do this for any other changes that may affect your payment.’
‘If you make a mistake, you can correct your report within 14 days or when you next report.’
Even during the closures, income can still be reported online, but keep in mind that payments will not be processed until after the public holidays.
We at the Seniors Discount Club encourage you to share this information with friends and family who may also be affected by the holiday closures.
Do you have any experience and tips for managing Centrelink payments during the holiday period? Share them with us in the comments below!
However, it's also a period when routine services can be disrupted, and for those relying on Centrelink payments, it's crucial to be aware of the changes to avoid any financial inconvenience.
Services Australia has announced its public holiday closures, which will affect service centres and most call centres on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 27 December, and New Year’s Day.
The closures mean that some Centrelink recipients will receive their payments earlier than usual, while others may need to adjust their income reporting dates to ensure they are paid on time.
Services Australia just released its schedule for the holiday season. Credit: Facebook
'We want to help you plan so you still get paid,' the Services Australia website advised.
‘You may need to report your income early so we can pay you during these closures. We may pay you early.’
If you or someone you know is recipient of Austudy, Farm Household Allowance, JobSeeker Payment, Special Benefit, Status Resolution Support Services Payment, or Youth Allowance, you'll need to pay close attention to the revised schedule.
The same goes for those receiving families payments, ABSTUDY, the Age Pension, Assistance for Isolated Children, Carer Allowance, Carer Payment, Disability Support Pension, Double Orphan Pension, Parenting Payments, and Pensioner Education Supplement.
For those who do not need to report their income to receive payments, you can breathe a sigh of relief as your payments will be processed automatically, albeit earlier than usual.
'An early payment is your normal payment, just paid early,' Services Australia explained.
‘When we make an early payment, we pay as close to and before your normal payment day.’
‘You’ll need to budget so this payment lasts until your next payment day.’
Now, let's talk about how and when to report your income if you're among those who need to do so to receive a payment.
The holiday season has prompted changes to nine reporting dates: 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31 December and 1 January.
A full list of revised reporting dates can be found on the Services Australia website or by checking your Centrelink online account linked to myGov.
'When you report early, you'll need to include what you expect to be paid for that reporting period,' Services Australia instructed.
‘You must also do this for any other changes that may affect your payment.’
‘If you make a mistake, you can correct your report within 14 days or when you next report.’
Even during the closures, income can still be reported online, but keep in mind that payments will not be processed until after the public holidays.
Do you have any experience and tips for managing Centrelink payments during the holiday period? Share them with us in the comments below!
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