The Australian government has made a big change to help families with the rising cost of living. They’ve made more people eligible for a $255 cash boost. This move is to give financial help to those who are struggling with high prices and living costs. Key Takeaways The Australian government has expanded the eligibility for … Read more
Households in Western Australia will get a $350 credit on their energy bills from December 7. This is to help with the rising cost of living. The total credit is $700 per household, thanks to a partnership between the WA Labor Government and the Albanese Labor Government. Over four years, the WA Labor Government has … Read more
Services Australia has announced a christmas bonus for eligible carers and pensioners. The $600 Carer Supplement will help over 300,000 Aussies. It’s similar to year-end bonuses in companies. This tax-free payment offers relief to those who need it most. The bonus will appear in bank accounts between January 1 to January 7. It won’t count … Read more
The Australian government is giving over five million Aussies a helping hand. Starting 20 September 2024, they will get more money in their government support payments. This includes increases for age pensions, disability support pensions, carer payments, and a 10% rise in Commonwealth Rent Assistance. This move is to help those who are struggling with … Read more
The cost of living in Australia keeps going up. The Victorian government has come up with a plan to help families. Today, they announced a $280 million plan to give around 700,000 Victorian families $400 for each child. This School Saving Bonus is to make school costs easier. It covers things like textbooks, uniforms, camps, … Read more
The New South Wales government is stepping in to help families with the rising cost of living. About 600,000 Australians can get a $100 cash boost to help with expenses. Major highlights NSW’s Active and Creative Kids Voucher Program The New South Wales government has a program to help families. It’s called the Active and … Read more
The Australian government is under pressure to change the Disability Support Pension (DSP). A recent Senate inquiry was harshly criticized. Over 805,715 Aussies depend on the DSP, with a maximum rate of $1,047.10 a fortnight. This is less than the poverty line of $1,224.36. Disability and social services groups have spoken out against the government’s … Read more
Discover the truth about the Centrelink $890 bonus payment. Learn who’s eligible, when payments are made, and how to claim this support payment from Services Australia
Aussies across the country faced frustration on Monday. Over 1,000 reports of myGov outages were seen on DownDetector. This made services like Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support unavailable. The outage mainly affected login attempts. It hit 35% of app and website users, according to reports. The myGov app login page showed an alert. It acknowledged … Read more