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Government help
Find out about the range of benefits and services available from Centrelink.
If you are getting government assistance and you have changes in your circumstances like finding a job, changing living arrangements or address, or starting or ceasing study, you need to tell Centrelink. This is to make sure you continue to get the right payment and the correct amount of payment.
Need financial help?
Centrelink's Financial Information Service conducts seminars on retrenchment and financial issues. For more information:
There are several government and community services which provide free information and advice about how to plan and manage your finances. Some can also help you control your debts and negotiate with banks, finance companies and debt collectors. See Getting information and advice.