The existing Reserve payroll system will move from CENRESPAY II to PMKeyS from 4 October 2011.

This will see a number of changes to Reservist pay forms and processes from 1 October 2011 onwards, including:

• A move from monthly to fortnightly pay cycles
• The use of PMKeyS ID instead of Service Number
• The use of DEPTID (Department ID) instead of Pay Station
• The use of Pay Centre
• A new-look payslip (to be delivered to your home address), and
• A new WebForm (AE126-1) for Attendance Diaries (for attendances from 1 October 2011 onwards).

There will also be new PMKeyS Activity Category Codes, which will be communicated via your Chain of Command.

ACTIONS YOU NEED TO TAKE

There are a number of actions that all Reservists need to take to ensure a smooth transition between payroll systems. These include updating:

• Home address details in PMKeyS
• Contact details in PMKeyS
• Bank details in CENRESPAY II
• Marital status in CENRESPAY II and PMKeyS
• Attendance Zone in CENRESPAY II

You are strongly urged to submit all pre 1 October 2011 Attendance Diaries as early as possible prior to transition to PMKeyS Reserve Payroll.

How many soldiers are aware of the additional product/functions the Department of Veteran Affair and the Defence Service Homes Insurance Scheme provides to soldiers who have awarded a AASM.

This product is not just for the soldiers who use the home loan it's for all insurance and for any home contents. The company are also looking at car insurance in the future.

The information is not readily know by the soldiers and it could be of assistance and very few where aware of the service/product.

It is great information to assist all soldiers meeting the burden of insurance. Soldiers who qualify could be up to 20%-30% better off, compared to other products out there.

Defence Service Homes Insurance Scheme 1300 552 662 or www.dsh.gov.au