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If your bank details aren't up to date with Medicare, they won't be able to pay your benefit. You could also have unpaid Medicare benefits if you haven’t added a bank account since you turned 14. In this episode Kirsten and Chelsea tell you how you can check to see if you are one of the 1 million Australians who have unclaimed Medicare benefits and how to update your details so you don't miss out. More information at: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare https://my.gov.au/en/services/work/managing-the-cost-of-living/finding-lost-money#unpaid-medicare-benefits

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule covers part or the full cost of some basic dental services for children if you get certain payments from us. In this episode Kirsten and Chelsea discuss the benefits, eligibility and what you need to do to claim. For more information: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-dental-benefits-schedule

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We hear so much about scams these days and especially ones that impersonate government agencies like Services Australia and myGov. In this episode Kirsten and Hank discuss the types of scams you need to look out for, what you can do to protect yourself and what Services Australia is doing to protect your information from scams

Child Care Subsidy is assistance to you with the cost of child care. To get Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you must: - care for a child 13 or younger who’s not attending secondary school, unless an exemption applies - use an approved child care service - be responsible for paying the child care fees - meet residence and immunisation requirements. Kirsten and Chelsea talk about everything you need to know, who can get it and how to claim. For more information go to: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-care-subsidy

Currently, around 600,000 people use Centrepay, a free bill paying service offered by Services Australia. It is for managing expenses like accommodation, utilities, and essential services. Centrepay is changing because community feedback indicated that it was necessary to better protect customers and to simplify the service, returning it to its primary purpose of bill payment. Kirsten and Hank have all the details in our latest podcast.

Whether you or someone you know is finishing Year 12, heading to uni, starting a trade or even jumping straight into work or you are still deciding what your next steps are then this is the episode for you. Kirsten and Justin discuss the support available, eligibility and give you some tips to help make the transition smoother. Go to https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/leaving-secondary-school and https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/education for more.

Deeming rates are changing and if you're receiving a payment from us, like the age pension, it's important that you understand how the changes could affect you. Kirsten and Hank explain what deeming is, the changes and what you need to do.

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Western Arrernte Parenting Payment Partnered by Services Australia

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Western Arrernte Disability Support Pension by Services Australia

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Western Arrernte Family Tax Benefit by Services Australia

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