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Centrelink (Department of Human Services)

Centrelink are responsible for the development of service delivery policy and provide access to social, health and other payments and services. On 26 October 2004, Centrelink was created as part of the Finance and Administration portfolio. The Human Services Legislation Amendment Act 2011 integrated Medicare Australia and Centrelink into the Department of Human Services on 1 July 2011.

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Web Address: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/

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Social Security

Tasmanian Law Handbook chapter on social security measures

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Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia

Phone: (03) 6223 2500

Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/social-security/

Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc

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Newstart Allowance

Are you entitled to Newstart allowance? What requirements will you have to meet?

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Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/social-security/allowances-and-payments/newstart-allowance/

Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service

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Income and Assets Tests

Who is eligible for Centrelink payments?

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Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/social-security/allowances-and-payments/income-and-assets-tests-for-sickness-youth-newstart-and-parenting-payment-partnered/

Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service

Service Tasmania

Service Tasmania is Tasmania’s one stop shop if you are looking for Government forms or information on licensing and Government services.

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Organisation Address: 34 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia

Phone: 1300 135 513

Web Address: https://www.service.tas.gov.au/

Link Owner: Service Tasmania

Related Links: Births, Deaths, and Marriages (DOJ)

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Family and Parenting allowances

What government support is available for families, single parents, partners and carers?

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Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/social-security/allowances-and-payments/family-partner-and-parenting-allowances/

Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service

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Special Benefits

Special Benefit is a “safety net” that provides income support for people who do not qualify for another social security payment, and who need financial support.

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Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/social-security/allowances-and-payments/special-benefit-and-carer-allowance/

Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service

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Social Security Appeals

If you are unhappy about a Centrelink decision relating to your payments, there are options to challenge the decision,

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Phone: (03) 6223 2500

Web Address: http://www.hobartlegal.org.au/tasmanian-law-handbook/income-and-government-assistance/social-security/social-security-appeals

Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service

Carers Allowance

You may be entitled to a Carer Payment if you provide constant care or supervision to an adult or child with a disability or terminal illness.

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Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/social-security/allowances-and-payments/special-benefit-and-carer-allowance/

Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service

Also in: Disability Discrimination , Guardianship , Health & Ageing , Parental Responsibilities

Superannuation Benefits

Your superannuation benefits can be paid to you or your dependants in different circumstances including resignation, retirement, total and permanent disability, total and temporary disability, and death benefits.

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Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia

Phone: (03) 6223 2500

Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/superannuation/superannuation-benefits/

Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc

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