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Centrelink - Individuals

Are you in a crisis or needing special help?

Go to the 'Needing help in a crisis? Booklet'

View or update your online claims

You can use this service to view and update the details of any online claims that you have already started.


Online Services demonstrations

Want to know how easy it is to use Centrelink's Online Services?

Try out the new Online Services Demonstrations. You'll quickly discover how you can save yourself time.


Emergency assistance

Centrelink can support you in a crisis with emergency assistance:

For more information about emergency assistance, go to Emergency assistance.


Information or referrals to local community organisations

Social workers and Customer Service Officers at Centrelink are able to provide information on local and community agencies within your area who may be able to assist you.

For more information, go to Information or referrals to local community organisations.


Contact Centrelink

You can contact Centrelink in lots of ways:

For more information and assistance from Centrelink, go to Contact Us.


Crisis payments

Centrelink can support you in a crisis with a range of payments:

For more information about payments for people in a crisis, go to Payments if you are in a crisis or needing special help.


Crisis services

Centrelink can support you in a crisis with a range of services and programs:

For more information about services and programs for people in a crisis, go to Services and programs in a crisis.


Publications

Listed below are publications you may find useful:

For more information about publications for people in a crisis, go to Publications if you are in a crisis or need special help.


Hot topics for people in a crisis

Other important topics if you are in a crisis or needing special help: