Registering with Centrelink

सेन्टरलिंकमा दर्ता

Social Services

Context: A new migrant registers with Centrelink for the first time.

Officer

English

Welcome to Centrelink. How can I help you today?

ग्राहक

नेपाली

म अस्ट्रेलियामा नयाँ छु। सरकारी सहायताको लागि दर्ता गर्न आएको हुँ।

Officer

English

First, you'll need a MyGov account linked to Centrelink. Do you have your visa, passport, and bank details with you?

ग्राहक

नेपाली

हो, सबै छ। कुन-कुन भत्ता पाउन सक्छु?

Officer

English

Based on your visa type, you may be eligible for JobSeeker Payment, Family Tax Benefit, and the Health Care Card.

ग्राहक

नेपाली

प्रतीक्षा अवधि छ?

Officer

English

New migrants on permanent visas have a waiting period of up to four years for most payments. But Family Tax Benefit may start immediately.

ग्राहक

नेपाली

दुभाषिया सेवा पाउन सकिन्छ?

Officer

English

Yes, we provide free interpreting. Call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and they'll connect you to Centrelink in Nepali.

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