Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Who can get the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
You need to meet eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
What is the NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - AGDRP
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) is a lump sum payment to help you if you’ve been directly affected by this declared disaster.
Who can get Carer Supplement
You must be getting a certain payment for 1 July to get Carer Supplement for that year.
How much Carer Supplement you can get
Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.
Caring for someone with dementia
Resources to help you care for someone with dementia.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
Carer Allowance is $159.30 each fortnight.
Rules for the person you care for to get Carer Payment
The person you care for must meet rules for you to get Carer Payment.